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Buildings and Climate Global Forum – Declaration de Chaillot
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The first ever Buildings and Climate Global Forum, organised by the French Government and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), concluded with the adoption by representatives of 70 countries of the Declaration de Chaillot, a foundational document for international cooperation that will enable progress towards a rapid, fair, and effective transition of the sector. They will develop an operational roadmap with a monitoring mechanism to address the combined challenges of decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, and transition in the buildings sector.No publisherUNEPdeclarationBuildings and Climate2024-03-29T10:37:29ZNews ItemClimate change indicators reached record levels in 2023
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The State of Global Climate report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2023 broke records for many climate indicators. Heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones caused misery and mayhem, upending every-day life for millions. Cost of climate inaction is found to be higher than cost of climate action.No publisherWHOclimate change indicatorsrecords2024-03-25T12:19:44ZNews ItemGreenData4All call to deliver on Europe's green and digital transformation
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The ‘GreenData4All’ initiative should update EU rules on environmental geospatial data and on public access to environmental information, to enable greater sharing of data between the public & private sectors and with the general public and to unlock the full benefits of data sharing for data-driven innovation and evidence-based decisions, also for climate adaptation.No publishercallGreenData4All2024-03-19T13:59:41ZNews ItemProlonged drought and record temperatures have critical impact in the Mediterranean
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According to a report by the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC), events caused by climate change have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth. Long-lasting, above-average temperatures, warm spells and poor precipitation have led to severe drought conditions in for example in Southern Italy, Southern Spain and Malta.No publisherdroughtimpacts2024-03-18T15:48:51ZNews ItemCommunities for Climate: European Commission initiative for local action to respond to climate change
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The European Commission has launched the Communities for Climate (C4C) pilot action, designed to empower local communities across Europe to take meaningful steps towards addressing climate change. C4C will support 50 local projects located in eleven eligible EU countries, focusing on regenerating biodiversity, water management, circular economies, or renewable energy. The call for submissions is open until 3 April 2024.No publisherregionscommunitiesLocal climate action2024-03-18T10:01:17ZNews Item8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) mid-term review result: key legislation adopted to achieve EU climate objectives
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The eighth Environment Action Programme (EAP) mid-term review shows that the EU’s objectives under the European Green Deal are attainable if the actions planned are fully implemented. Progress on climate change mitigation and adaptation includes the adoption of key legislation to achieve climate neutrality, in particular the EU Climate Law, the Fit for 55 package of legislation and the 2021 Climate Adaptation Strategy.No publisherreviewECEAP2024-03-17T19:39:41ZNews ItemEuropean Commission's Communication on managing climate risks in Europe
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The European Commission published a Communication on managing climate risks in Europe, supported by the European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA), a scientific report by the European Environment Agency. It sets out how the EU and its Member States can better anticipate, understand, and address growing climate risks. It further presents how they can prepare and implement policies that save lives, cut costs, and protect prosperity across the EU.No publisherECCommunication2024-03-15T07:00:00ZNews ItemCLIMAAX Handbook: step-by-step framework, guiding regions through a complete climate risk assessment
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The EU funded CLIMAAX (CLIMAte risk and vulnerability Assessment framework and toolboX) project recently published its digital handbook: a dedicated guide for regions navigating the complexities of current and future climate risk. The aim of this handbook is to help regions understand what their climate risks are and inspire them to take action.No publisherguidanceregionsclimate risk management2024-03-14T12:42:37ZNews ItemEuropean Ocean Days held: Where next for Europe’s Seas?
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The EU Ocean Days (covering the EU Mission Ocean and Waters) were held in Brussels on 4 till 8 March 2024. Twenty-one EU-funded projects and initiatives took part in the poster exhibition on 6 March during the event “Where next for Europe’s Seas”. The projects showcased solutions to the major challenges faced by the ocean and the coastal areas. The themes range from marine litter and biodiversity, to aquaculture, tourism and renewable energies.No publishermaritimeevent2024-03-14T12:40:59ZNews ItemEurope is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks, EEA report finds
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Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, and climate risks are threatening its energy and food security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. According to the first European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA) on behalf of the European Environment Agency’s (EEA), many of these risks have already reached critical levels and could become catastrophic without urgent and decisive action.No publisherassessment reportClimate risks2024-03-11T10:04:51ZNews ItemHow the EU adapts to climate change
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The European Court of Auditors is assessing whether European Union and member state policy frameworks and funding for climate adaptation address the effects of climate change effectively. Auditors are looking at the EU Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change and EU-funded projects on climate change adaptation. Their findings and recommendations are expected in autumn.No publisherECAaudit2024-03-08T10:31:32ZNews ItemButterflies adapt their life cycles to climate change
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A study from the Senckenberg German Entomological Institute Müncheberg and various universities explains that some butterfly species are sighted earlier in the year as spring is arriving sooner in central Europe. During autumn, butterflies fly longer because the growing season of plants and flowers is prolonged. Future studies have to reveal how and how fast these changes affect food web structures and pave the way to new ecological adaptations.No publisherinsectsresearch2024-03-01T10:08:15ZNews ItemCoalition of Trade Ministers on Climate: promoting climate-focused trade policy
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Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, together with 60 partner countries, put forward several actions to advance on the priorities of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate, among others to encourage the private sector to participate in sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chains.No publishertradeEuropean Commission2024-02-28T11:04:27ZNews ItemStrengthening societal resilience to disasters - a synthesis policy brief from nine EU Horizon Europe projects
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This new evidence document expresses recommendations and actions towards improved engagement and communication among authorities and citizens in disaster risk management, aligned with the EU Adaptation Strategy. It has been produced by nine EU-funded Horizon Europe projects under the Societal Resilience Cluster.No publisherpolicy briefUCP knowledge network2024-02-28T10:38:35ZNews ItemCivil Protection Forum 2024 announced
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The eighth edition of the Civil Protection Forum will take place on 4-5 June in Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium. The forum is the key annual event for the civil protection community; a hub for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation among stakeholders involved in European disaster prevention and preparedness.
The event is expected to bring together more than 1,000 stakeholders including governments, local, national, and regional civil protection authorities, first responders, EU institutions, the scientific community, and the private sector. It is organised biennially by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).No publisher2024-02-28T09:18:00ZNews Item