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Ukraine joins the LIFE programme for environment and climate
28 Jun 2022Ukraine is the first non-EU country to join the programme. LIFE’s support could help to restore the Ukrainian environment after the destruction brought about by the Russian invasion. Ukrainian applicants can already submit proposals under the 2022 LIFE calls for proposals.
118 regions and local authorities join the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change
08 Jun 2022On 7 June 2022, the European Commission announced the first 118 regions and local authorities that will participate in the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change, the so-called Mission Adaptation, which will support the European Green Deal and the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy.
European Commission reveals winners of LIFE Awards 2022
08 Jun 2022On 31 May 2022, the LIFE Programme announced the five winners of the annual LIFE Awards at a ceremony held during EU Green Week. The LIFE Awards recognise the most innovative, inspirational and effective LIFE projects in three categories: nature protection, environment and climate action. The LIFE VinEcoS (Optimizing Ecosystem Services in Viniculture facing Climate Change) project became the winner for climate action.
Call for cities: Apply to receive tailored support to advance on adaptation action
08 Jun 2022The Policy Support Facility is a new initiative launched by the European Commission under the Covenant of Mayors – Europe, to help local and regional authorities implement adaptation strategies. Forty local and regional authorities from 12 EU Member States have the opportunity to receive tailored support from experts to advance on adaptation action. They are invited to submit an application by 21 June 2022.
WHO #KeepCool campaign for 2022: preparing for a warm and dry summer in Europe
24 May 2022WHO/Europe launched its annual #KeepCool campaign, during the European Public Health Week (16 - 20 May 2022), to remind all people that in periods of hot weather it is essential to take measures to keep cool in order to avoid negative health effects.
Commission proposes Energy Performance of Buildings Directive with mandatory adaptation provisions
24 May 2022A proposal for the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted by the European Commission in December 2021 includes several provisions on adaptation and climate resilience.
IPCC report: ‘Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change’ - Summary for Policymakers
24 May 2022The Summary for Policymakers (released on 4 April 2022) presents the key findings of the Working Group III Report, as a contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC. The Working Group III Report provides an updated global assessment of progress in climate change mitigation and related pledges, and examines the sources of global emissions. A new chapter on innovation, technology development and transfer, can contribute to and achieve both mitigation and adaptation targets, along with broader sustainable development goals.
High levels of air pollution increase health risk linked to high temperatures in Europe
24 May 2022The report from the EU project EXHAUSTION: “Interactive Effects of High Temperature and Air Pollution in Europe” summarizes the evidence from analyses on the interactive effects of high temperature and various air pollutants on heart and lung related death and diseases. The findings highlight the urgency in improving air quality across Europe, and for policymakers that climate change adaptation measures need to be also taken into account to protect vulnerable subgroups.
New Global Drought Observatory report published
24 May 2022The recently published Global Drought Observatory (GDO) report analyses the impacts of the severe drought that has been affecting large areas of Europe and provides forecasts for the upcoming months.
New calls for Mission on adaptation published
20 May 2022Under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-2022, six new calls will contribute to the implementation of the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change. The calls will close on 27 September 2022.