Latest modifications on Climate-ADAPT

Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity, and the window to take action and secure a liveable future is closing fast. The European Commission presented in 2021 its new EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, setting out how the EU can adapt to the unavoidable climate impacts

In the north-eastern part of Italy, several Natural Water Retention Measures were implemented to cope with the increasing risk of intense precipitation and flooding. A detailed cost-benefit analysis revealed an advantageous cost/benefit ratio for the implemented interventions, suggesting high potential for replication and upscaling of the selected approach

During the 1980s and 1990s, the neighbourhood of Augustenborg in Malmö was an area of social and economic decline and was frequently flooded by an overflowing drainage system. Between 1998 and 2002, the area was regenerated

The 19 th century industrialisation in Lodz heavily affected the city’s rivers, altering their ecosystems and hydrology. Many rivers in the densely built-up city were canalized

Nine UK electricity generating companies have been receiving support based on the provisions of the Climate Change Act of 2008. Specifically, the Joint Environmental Programme (an initiative funded by nine of the leading energy producers in the UK) supports a programme of research focusing on the environmental impacts of these nine leading producers, including Drax Power

(Case study developed for the European Climate and Health Observatory) Disease agents transmitted to animals and humans by mosquito bites have gained attention throughout the EU, as cases of dengue, chikungunya and West Nile Virus (WNV) have been recorded, especially in southern Europe. However, the spread of the mosquito species carrying these disease pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria and parasites that can cause diseases) has also been documented in more northern countries, including Germany

After the devastating 2003 and 2017 heatwaves and in light of projections that predict increasing frequency and duration of heatwaves in the future, the City of Paris embarked on developing a range of initiatives to address this threat recognising that different social groups and different areas of the city have unequal vulnerabilities. Having identified the high level of soil sealing and lack of access to green cool spaces as some of the key spatial factors behind increased vulnerability to heatwaves, Paris developed the “OASIS – Openness, Adaptation, Sensitisation, Innovation and Social Ties” schoolyard greening programme, an example of just adaptation initiative that addresses the most vulnerable population

The increasing exposure to floods is a consequence of the river regulation and land reclamation works that shaped the landscape in the Tisza River floodplain. During the last 150 years an extensive flood defence and water management infrastructure has been constructed

Viticulture is one of the most intensive forms of agricultural land use. It will be strongly affected by climate change impacts in the near future

Co-organised with the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning in Slovenia, this webinar offered an overview of available adaptation knowledge, guidance, and tools on knowledge platforms at national level in Slovenia and at the EU level (Climate-ADAPT) such as high-quality climate data, an urban adaptation support tool, adaptation policy information and case studies. The webinar also provided a reflection on how the available information is being used and which knowledge gaps need to be addressed at EU and the country level

Forests of Central and Eastern Europe represent an important natural resource. Their importance will likely increase in the near future

The LIFE VAIA project focuses on the adaptation of forest areas to extreme meteorological events, the promotion of fast responses to negative effects produced by such events, the acceleration of natural regeneration processes, and the generation of economic benefits to compensate the loss of income from timber exploitation. Specific objectives are to: Consolidate the knowledge base on the use of innovative agroforestry procedures in forest farming, assess the effectiveness of the method and encourage its use in European forests; Develop an ecosystem-based innovative approach by implementing temporary/transitional agroforestry until the growth of forest trees

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to clarify and organize vulnerability methodologies specifically targeted towards the fisheries and aquaculture sector and in the context of climate change. Owing to the relevance and multidisciplinary nature embedded in vulnerability and climate change, methodologies from a number of different disciplines such as agriculture, water resources, and natural and social sciences have been incorporated

The Global Water Partnership's vision is for a water secure world. Our mission is to support the sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels

Sea level rise (SLR) is one of the most damaging impacts of climate change, threatening the economy, ecology, and the entire existence of coastal areas around the world. The EU-funded PROTECT project drives SLR projections beyond the state of the art and provides long-term scientific and societal benefits

Climate change is one of several drivers of recurrent outbreaks and geographical range expansion of zoonotic infectious diseases in Europe. Policy and decision-makers need tailored monitoring of climate-induced disease risk and decision-support tools for timely early warning and impact assessment for proactive preparedness and timely responses

The densely populated River Lavant valley region in the eastern part of Carinthia in the southern Austrian Alps is characterised by a low level of precipitation, geological conditions unfavourable to groundwater storage and a limited number of springs that can be used for water supply. In the past decades, annual precipitation amounts have declined significantly, and the region has been affected by water shortages during hot summers several times

The overall purpose of this scoping study is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the context in regard to the application of Nature-Based Solutions approaches for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Bosnia and Herzogovina.

This scoping study has been developed to enable better understanding of the Serbian national context, in terms of the institutional, policy and legal framework and reveal the key challenges for the application of Nature-Based Solutions along with the recommendations and entry points for the mainstreaming of Nature-Based Solutions into national disaster risk reduction and climate change policies and strategies.

Under the changing climate, Lisbon faces increased risks of drought, seasonal flooding and extreme temperatures that have negative impacts on health and quality of life in the city. The LIFE LUNGS project aims to increase the resilience of Lisbon by implementing the municipal climate adaptation strategy through green infrastructure and promotion of related ecosystem services

The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) is the heart of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It monitors events around the globe and ensures rapid deployment of emergency support in the aftermath of major disasters, including those worsened by climate change, such as drought, wildfire, etc

The incidence of forest fires has greatly increased in the last few decades in Hungary. Not only has the frequency of fires increased, but also their intensity and the speed with which they spread

Lisbon is located in Southern Europe, a region that is generally identified as one to be likely affected by droughts if current climate change scenarios do occur. Over the last 40 years, Lisbon geographic area has witnessed an increase in the rainfall variability

Natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods or storms, can initiate events which may challenge the safety and operation of hazardous installations and trigger an accident. These accidents are referred to as Natural hazard triggered Technological accidents -Natech

This UNFCCC compendium provides an overview of approaches to comprehensive risk management at different levels, including, risk assessment, risk reduction, financial risk transfer, risk retention, and transformational approaches, as well as an overview on enabling environment for these approaches.

Progress towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 must go hand in hand with a concerted focus on building the resilience of people, economies and ecosystems to the rapidly increasing impacts of climate change. The Paris Agreement recognises the importance of enhancing adaptation and fostering climate resilience