Guidelines on local adaptation to Climate Change for Water Management and Natural Hazards in the Alps

Description:

This document, prepared by the “Water Management in the Alps” Platform of the Alpine Convention, proposes a structure for local adaptation plans in the field of water management and natural hazards at local level in the Alps:

- an overview on climate development, trends and future scenarios
- a description of impacts and vulnerability
- potential policies and adaptation measures
- potential natural hazard management actions.

Relevant European projects and national initiatives are also presented.

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