Latest modifications on Climate-ADAPT

The LIFE-IP URBAN KLIMA 2050 project aims to contribute to the full implementation of the regional KLIMA 2050 Strategy in Basque Country in Spain. The project will support finalization of the current Action Plan (2015-2020) and the definition of the next Action Plans under the KLIMA 2050 Strategy

An orderly transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy requires a rapid shift in the capital allocation in the EU. The integration of climate mitigation and adaptation considerations in the financial system is critical to achieve this objective

In response to the changing climate, particularly the urban heat island (UHI) effect that amplifies increasingly frequent heat waves, the LIFE Green Heart projects aims to increase the resilience of the Toulouse Metropol. Specifically, t he main objective of the project is to reduce the local temperature by 3C on average during heatwave events on an area of 30 hectares located on the Ile du Ramier in Toulouse, by counteracting the UHI effect

Under the changing climate, Lisbon faces increased risks of drought, seasonal flooding and extreme temperatures that have negative impact 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

Mountain areas are the major source of freshwater for lowlands thanks to their perennial and intermittent rivers. Southern Europeans mountains are highly sensitive to climate change, particularly in terms of downstream water resources

The EU strategy on adaptation to climate change calls for cities to set city-level targets for emissions reduction, plan and implement urban investments, and develop management strategies on urban resilience to climate change. LIFE CLIVUT will develop an urban green asset strategy for Mediterranean medium-size cities and implement it in four pilot cities: two in Italy, one in Greece and one in Portugal

Climate change alters the hydrological cycle and affects the local environment. A general increment of heavy rainfalls has been registered in the Mediterranean area, with consequent floods and landslide risks

The objective of LIFE Local Water Adapt is to demonstrate a unique approach to local water management – collective adaptive water management (CAWM) – as an effective urban adaptation strategy. The approach overcomes existing barriers by creating a public-private partnership of local actors

LIFE Resilient Forest will develop a system to introduce climate change adaptation strategies in forest management across Europe. This tool will be based on a successful approach already adopted by the municipality of Serra (Valencia, Spain)

The LIFE LiveAdapt aims to demonstrate innovative technologies for livestock rearing that are adapted to the effects of climate change. These include the testing and use of improved water collection systems and better livestock management through the use of ICT and higher quality pastures

The project LIFE AGUA DE PRATA aims to tackle some of the water scarcity challenges faced by the Alentejo region in Portugal by sustainably re-using water from the Graça do Divor wells and springs, which were previously sources for the Roman aqueduct. Using these underground sources will help transform water supply for irrigation and will lead to annual savings of treated surface water of around 120

The METRO ADAPT project aims to mainstream climate change adaptation strategies and measures in the development of a territorial plan for the Metropolitan City of Milan (CMM) and in the planning and building rules of the 134 CMM municipalities. In the project, nature-based solutions are promoted for tackling climate related risks and to regenerate neglected urban spaces

The LIFE ASTI project aims to design, implement, pilot and validate a set of urban heat island (UHI) forecasting systems in Thessaloniki and Rome and to establish dissemination tools to enable open access to UHI-related information. The impact of future climate change scenarios on UHI will be assessed for the two cities and the impact of urban greening will be evaluated in areas combating the UHI effect

The rapid anthropogenic climate change is impacting ecosystems through changes in mean temperature and climate variability, and other associated impacts such as sea level rise or increased ocean acidification. For the management of protected areas, this means that they have to respond to these changes in a forward-looking and adaptive manner

The LIFE_Redcapacita2015 project (also named LIFE RED BOSQUES) aims to improve the management of forests in the Spanish Mediterranean regions included in the Natura 2000 network, by integrating objectives of biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change. Training of Natura 2000 managers and the development of management tools for Natura 2000 forest areas are planned to ensure the transfer of scientific knowledge and expertise for improving management effectiveness through improved capacity building

The LIFE DoppelPlus project aims to steer the behaviour of low-income households in Tyrol (Austria), which are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, towards climate protection, and by doing so to raise living standards and reduce energy bills. Specific project actions include: Providing climate protection starter kits to low income families

Natural and semi-natural grasslands (NSG) are complex ecosystems that provide a range of ecosystem functions and services, which are essential for maintaining biodiversity and healthy societies in general. Loss of grassland biodiversity leads to the degradation and even total destruction of ecosystem functions and services, which would require enormous financial investments to provide artificially

LIFE Ausseerland aims to improve the structural diversity in forests, as well as the function of ecological corridors between the mountainous areas. The project area encompasses two main Natura 2000 network sites, and several habitat connectivity corridors

The project intent is to test and demonstrate innovative solutions and soil management practices to improve soil quality, and to make agricultural systems more resilient against climate change. This helps ensure that crops can resist environmental stresses, reduces erosion and soil susceptibility to compaction, improves the ability of soils to act as a filter and buffer against pollutants, and boosts soil biodiversity

Dune erosion results from wind action (surface erosion) and marine erosion of the toe and face of the dune. Erosion is a natural phenomenon that can be worsened by human activities

River and floodplain rehabilitation and restoration embraces a great variety of measures having in common the emphasis on natural functions of rivers, which may have been lost or degraded by human interventions (e.g

The frequency, severity and exposure of energy systems to extreme weather events are increasing and affecting the energy system. While in the past impact-resistant – ‘fail-safe’ – structures were built, today’s system complexity and increased incidence of extreme weather require a shift towards having energy infrastructures operating under a ‘safe-fail’ approach

Formally established in 2008, the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR) is a global alliance of UN agencies, NGOs and specialist institutes. As a global thematic platform of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), PEDRR seeks to promote and scale-up implementation of Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR)  and ensure it is mainstreamed in development planning at global, national and local levels

Accessibility to clean and sufficient water resources for agriculture is key in feeding the steadily increasing world population in a sustainable manner. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) offer a promising contribution to enhance availability and quality of water for productive purposes and human consumption, while simultaneously striving to preserve the integrity and intrinsic value of the ecosystems

This report is a review and synthesis of global experiences on ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation (EbA) and to disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR).

This document summarises outcomes relating to flood mitigation and coastal resilience from the report ‘Nature-based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-funded Projects’ prepared through the EC’s Valorisation of NBS Projects Initiative. EU research and innovation projects were scanned for results pertaining to key areas such as Floods Directive, EU Action Plan on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change

The FAO’s Addressing Fisheries and Aquaculture in National Adaptation Plans - Supplement to the UNFCCC NAP Technical Guidelines provides technical guidance on the integration of fisheries and aquaculture in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and complements FAO’s Addressing agriculture, forestry and fisheries in National Adaptation Plans  - Supplementary guidelines. It aims to draw the attention of policy makers and government officers responsible for NAP planning and processes generally, as well as fisheries and aquaculture officers at country level, specifically

The document represent a supplementary sectorial guidelines for the development of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The document would support:  National planners and decision-makers working on climate change to better understand the need and opportunities for adaptation in the agricultural sectors Authorities and experts within the agricultural sectors who are already contributing to climate change adaptation and NAP formulation

Nature4Climate (N4C) promotes the critical role that nature plays in restoring balance to our climate. It aims to increase investment and action on nature-based solutions in support of the 2015 Paris climate agreement

The Adaptation Support Tool for Islands was developed in the framework of the SOCLIMPACT H2020 project. The aim of this tool is to assist policy makers and coordinators on the regional and national levels in designing tailored climate change adaptation strategies and plans for their islands