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European State of the Climate 2023
03 May 2024The European State of the Climate 2023 report, jointly published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlights the record high temperatures, heatwaves, wildfires and severe floodings that Europe experienced in 2023. Moreover, that year had the highest number of days with extreme heat stress, affecting large parts of Europe.
Germany's 'Blauer Kompass' award 2024: New submission record for climate adaptation projects
02 May 2024The ‘Blauer Kompass’ (Blue Compass) Adaptation Award is the highest state award in Germany for climate adaptation projects, organised by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), and the German Environment Agency (UBA). The competition aims to present solutions for preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This year’s competition has attracted a record-breaking 301 applications, of which 20 outstanding projects will be selected for nomination. One project will receive a community award, for which the online voting starts at the end of May, while four further projects will be selected by a jury. The award ceremony is set for 19 September 2024.
Key messages on standardization of climate services
02 May 2024The EU-funded Climateurope2 project annually formulates key messages for the standardization of climate services, applicable for European standardisation bodies and relevant organizations. They aim to support the development of high-quality and easily accessible climate services, including for policy-makers.
EEA report: Cities are key to a climate-resilient Europe, stronger adaptation targets can boost progress
29 Apr 2024Most Europeans live in urban areas and cities play a key role in protecting citizens and improving the resilience of European societies against the increasing impacts of climate change. The recently published European Environment Agency’s report: 'Urban adaptation in Europe: what works?' takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe, showcasing what actions cities are taking in response to increasing climate risks, and what is already working.
Summary of Climateurope2 festival
25 Apr 2024Under the title 'Bridging science, services and standards for a climate-resilient future', the EU-funded Climateurope2 festival was held in Venice, Italy, from March 11-13, 2024. Once session focused on how climate services support the EU Mission on Climate Change Adaptation, contributing to the efforts of EU regions, cities, and local authorities in increasing resilience against climate change impacts.
2024 calls for project proposals of the LIFE programme
19 Apr 2024CINEA recently published the 2024 calls for project proposals of the LIFE programme, inviting interested and eligible organisations to apply for LIFE funding for their projects.
Climate-ADAPT evaluation survey open until 13 May 2024
17 Apr 2024We invite you to participate in a survey on Climate-ADAPT and its two sub-sites, the European Climate and Health Observatory and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change Portal. Completing the questionnaire will take approximately 15 minutes. The evaluation is commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action and the European Environment Agency and conducted by Ramboll.
Improved EU Funding & Tenders Portal
12 Apr 2024The Directorate-General for Informatics (DIGIT) announced that the EU Funding and Tenders Portal has a new design and advanced search capabilities. That allows to find information relevant to adaptation more easily. With the portal users can discover funding and tenders opportunities, implemented through the EU 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework, divided by heading and cluster. There is access to specific EU funding Programme’s information, from reference documents to eligibility criteria and guidelines for participants or projects and results.
2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
09 Apr 2024The German Federal government presents the third monitoring report on the German strategy for adaptation to climate change. This report provides scientifically sound and accessible information for the public as well as decision-makers in all sectors on tangible impacts of climate change in 2023 and on adaptation that is taking place. The previous report dates from 2019.
Buildings and Climate Global Forum – Declaration de Chaillot
29 Mar 2024The 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.