Adapting to climate change – EU strategy

Adapting to climate change – EU strategy

Consultation Type: Roadmap & Public consultation – Inception impact assessment – Commission Work Programme

Deadline for feedback: Roadmap – 30 June 2020; Public consultation – 20 August 2020

Topics: Climate action

Type of act: Communication
 

Objective of the consultation

Despite measures to mitigate its effects, climate change is already having serious consequences in Europe and worldwide.
Therefore, as part of its Green Deal, the Commission is launching a new strategy to help the EU adapt to the effects. It will focus on:

  • encouraging investment in eco-friendly solutions
  • climate-proofing the economy
  • making key infrastructure more resilient
  • adding climate factors to risk management practice
  • stepping up prevention & preparedness.

 
You can find additional information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12381-EU-Strategy-on-Adaptation-to-Climate-Change
Source: European Commission