Download or read book The EU Adaptation Strategy 2013 written by Amelia Martha Matera and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Environmental Policy, grade: A, University of Malta (Institute for European Studies), language: English, abstract: Climate policy for the European Union (EU) was irrelevant until the 70s, it became a topic on the political agenda only in the 80s, and today its policy includes adaptation. The European Union recognises that some of the impacts of climate change caused by past emissions are irreversible. The policy responses of climate change are adaptation and mitigation. The main reason for a weak adaptation strategy in mid 80s and 90s was the reluctance of the Member States (MS) to give up power to the supranational institutions. But it was only when the IPCC report put emphasis on adaptation arguing that it should concern even industrialized countries and not only Developing countries (DC) that things started to change. The EU has adopted in 2013 the Adaptation Strategy, which has been strengthened since the 5th National Communication. The aim of this paper is to critically assess EU’s current trends in adaptation actions, as well as future adaptation requirements. In order to reach this goal this paper will rely on two main documents: sixth EU’s National Communication to the UNFCCC and to the correspondent UNFCCC’s in-depth review. The first part will give a brief overview of the EU adaptation strategy, its development and the main official documents, the second part is a more detailed analysis and criticism on the actions described in the current EU adaptation strategy. Before the conclusion, the main criticism will be highlighted and the future adaptation requirement outlined.

Download or read book Study to Support the Evaluation of the EU Adaptation Strategy written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current EU Adaptation Strategy was published in April 2013. As indicated in the Strategy, in 2017 "the European Commission will report to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy, and propose its review, if needed". Hence, to assess and measure progress made since 2013 and to assess if revision of the Strategy is necessary, an evaluation is needed. This study supports the evaluation, examining the Strategy's actual implementation and performance. Drawing on available evidence, the study looks at the experience gained, the lessons learnt and assesses whether what has happened, in practice, meets the expectations of the Strategy when it was launched. The study analyses the extent to which the implementation of each of the Strategy's has advanced. The study has been carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Better Regulation Guidelines. The evaluation covers the period from the launch of the Strategy in 2013 to mid-2017. The approach reflects the relatively recent implementation of the Strategy and considers if its objectives and actions respond to the current needs and priorities in different policy sectors at local, national and transnational level. The evaluation builds on the work of other organisations, particularly recent assessments of the LIFE and Covenant of Mayors programmes and an ongoing evaluation of the Climate-ADAPT initiative. The evaluation covers all of the EU's Member States.

Download or read book The EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Developing Adaptation Policy and Practice in Europe Multi level Governance of Climate Change written by E. Carina H. Keskitalo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitigation will not be sufficient for us to avoid climate change and we will need to adapt to its consequences. This book targets the development of adaptation policy in European countries with different relations between central and regional/local government.

Download or read book Urban Adaptation in Europe written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2020, the urgent need to improve the resilience of European society and economy to shocks of unprecedented scale became obvious in the light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The public health crisis showed that - despite plenty of early warnings - Europe is unprepared and extremely vulnerable to events of such magnitude. Under the projected trajectory of climate change, threats of a comparable degree to COVID-19 cannot be ruled out. While climate change is a global phenomenon and its mitigation through reduced greenhouse gas emissions requires a global effort, the impacts of the changing climate are more localised and must be tackled in their given contexts. In a highly urbanised continent such as Europe, cities and towns play a crucial role in responding to climate change. This is not only because of the concentration of population and economic assets in urban areas, but also because local authorities perform key functions that are central to climate adaptation, such as land use regulation or emergency planning. This report investigates to what extent cities and towns across Europe are prepared for the increasing risks posed by climate change, focusing on extreme weather events. Through the actions of the 2013 EU adaptation strategy and resources committed under the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020, EU support for urban adaptation has greatly advanced local climate change adaptation in Europe in recent years. As of April 2020, over 2 600 local authorities across the EEA's 38 member and collaborating countries, covering nearly 123 million people, are signatories to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy on adaptation. Several hundred cities benefited from funding for research, implementation and knowledge exchange via the Horizon 2020, LIFE and Interreg programmes.

Download or read book Adapting to Climate Change in Europe written by Hans Sanderson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-03-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapting to Climate Change in Europe: Exploring Sustainable Pathways - From Local Measures to Wider Policies is a scientific synthesis of a four-year project on adaptation activities in Europe. It combines scientific assessments with real-world case descriptions to present specific tools and methods. This book aims at ensuring sustainable solutions in adaptation to climate change. The challenge of adaptation is still at an early stage; this book fills relevant gaps in current knowledge on climate adaptation, providing a crucial set of tools to support effective decision-making. It acts as a guide to practitioners and decision-makers along different steps of on-going adaptation processes. Adapting to Climate Change in Europe contains methods and tools for improving stakeholder’s participation and analyzing costs and benefits of different adaptation measures. It is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and experts and policymakers working in climate change and adaptation. Features real world case studies providing a tool for comparative learning Fulfills the current knowledge gap in climate change adaptation Includes top-down economic models allowing for a novel application and integration of adaptation features in European and global models Provides in-depth analysis of participation using new empirical material and approaches

Download or read book Policy Support Facility written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this analytical report is to provide recommendations on the implementation of a policy support facility (PSF) to promote regional and local climate adaptation in the EU through the provision of technical assistance that progressively shifts the focus from planning to implementation of adaptation actions. The PSF will support cities in greatest need, predominantly small and medium-sized cities with lower capacity, and thereby support the Commission's goal of ensuring no one is left behind in the creation of a more climate-resilient Europe. This report will focus on how the facility could respond to the tailored needs of EU Local and Regional Authorities (LRA's) and other non-state actors by: - Taking account of the call for a 'green recovery' from the Covid-19 crisis in the EU (see 'Make EU's recovery a Green Deal', and, for example, the EU alliance calling for a green recovery plan, as well as the EU Roadmap for Recovery - Green Transition) - Enabling easy access to e.g., funding, Technical Assistance, new networks - Considering an effective 'consultation mechanism', including peer-to-peer support, aimed at exchanging knowledge at different levels, including policy development, implementation support, capacity building and knowledge dissemination).

Download or read book Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union written by Stine Aakre and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EU climate policy based on GHG emissions reduction (mitigation) is coupled with measures aimed at responding efficiently to the unavoidable consequences of climate change (adaptation). However, as the European Commission stated recently in its Green Paper on adaptation in Europe, there is still need to develop an overall EU adaptation strategy. Moreover, such a strategy should take into consideration both efficiency and equity concerns. In this article we propose a framework for EU adaptation policy that addresses both concerns and which enables a transparent decision-making process. In the proposed scheme universal weightings of the individual policy objectives have to be agreed upon prior to actual decision-making.

Download or read book Study to Support an Ex ante Impact Assessment of the EU Adaptation Strategy written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ex-ante impact assessment of the new EU Adaptation Strategy supports the European Commission's efforts in updating the EU Adaptation strategy by: (1) Suggesting a range of policy options to achieve specific objectives; (2) Analysing the likely economic, social and environmental impacts of these options; and (3) Identifying the distributional aspects of adaptation across the diverse climates and regions of the EU. The outputs of the consultation activities' form an important part of the evidence used to complete the impact assessment. Key objectives of the consultation process were: - To ensure that all relevant stakeholders are identified and given the opportunity to engage with the consultation -To provide the opportunity for stakeholders to inform the impact assessment, in particular, offering an opportunity for them to inform the development of policy options addressing the problems identified - To gather stakeholder opinion on the potential policy options together with data and qualitative evidence concerning the relevant impacts of the policy options considered - To draw insights into triggers for behavioural changes and other triggers supporting the take-up of adaptation measures - To provide insights for short analytical topic reports that were also developed as part of the impact assessment process.

Download or read book Research and Innovation written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change "Forging a climate-resilient Europe" sets the scene for more ambitious action on climate adaptation. The objective of the strategy is to progress swiftly toward the 2050 resilience vision by making adaptation action smarter, more systemic, and faster. It is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal and complements the proposed Climate Law and the Climate Pact, but also other initiatives such as the Biodiversity Strategy, the Renovation Wave, the Farm to Fork Strategy, the upcoming Forest Strategy and the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy.

Download or read book Assessing the Implications of Climate Change Adaptation on Employment in the EU written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is increasingly recognised as a major threat to the stability and prosperity of society. No matter what the climate change mitigation efforts are, unavoidable climate impacts will take place together with the economic, social and environmental costs coming along. In April 2013, the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change was adopted by the European Commission. The aim of this Strategy is to contribute to a more climate-resilient Europe. This will ensure that all territories and regions of the EU, including those which are currently {OCLCbr#D0}‘lagging{OCLCbr#D0}’, can make appropriate preparations to adapt. The overall purpose of this study is to understand and fill in knowledge gaps with respect to the implications of climate change adaptation on EU employment and skills. As part of the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation in EU policies, the results of this study also identify EU employment and social policies, which could promote the transition to a climate resilient EU economy, including the provision of adequate skills.

Download or read book Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union written by Stine Aakre and published by CEPS. This book was released on 2008 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adaptation in Europe addressing risks and opportunities from climate change in the context of socio economic developments written by European Environment Agency and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Permaculture and Climate Change Adaptation Inspiring Ecological Social Economic and Cultural Responses for Resilience and Transformation written by Thomas Henfrey and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability in Europe 2016 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is an indicator-based assessment of past and projected climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and society. It also looks at society’s vulnerability to these impacts and at the development of adaptation policies and the underlying knowledge base. This is the fourth 'Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe' report, which is published every four years. This edition aims to support the implementation and review process of the 2013 EU Adaptation Strategy, which is foreseen for 2018, and the development of national and transnational adaptation strategies and plans.

Download or read book Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities written by Walter Leal Filho and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes how climate change adaptation can be implemented at the community, regional and national level. Featuring a variety of case studies, it illustrates strategies, initiatives and projects currently being implemented across the world. In addition to the challenges faced by communities, cities and regions seeking to cope with climate change phenomena like floods, droughts and other extreme events, the respective chapters cover topics such as the adaptive capacities of water management organizations, biodiversity conservation, and indigenous and climate change adaptation strategies. The book will appeal to a broad readership, from scholars to policymakers, interested in developing strategies for effectively addressing the impacts of climate change.

Download or read book Climate Change Adaptation in Eastern Europe written by Walter Leal Filho and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on managing risks and building resilience to climate change, showcasing experiences from research, field projects and best practices to foster climate change adaptation in Eastern Europe that can be implemented elsewhere. Climate change affects countries in Eastern Europe, i.e. the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe in a variety of ways. Apart from severe floods, there are reports of decreasing water reserves in the southern regions, and of gradual changes in biodiversity and agricultural production. In the South Caucasus area, for instance, climate change models project a decline in precipitation and suggest that it will continue to become drier this century. Many Eastern European countries, especially the non-EU ones, have weak national climate policies, and transboundary collaborations, as well as limited public engagement in matters related to climate change. As a result, climate change poses a serious threat to their economic stability and development and to the sustainable development of the region. The above state of affairs illustrates the need for a better understanding of how climate change influences Eastern Europe, and for the identification of processes, methods and tools that may help the countries and the communities in the region to adapt. There is also a perceived need to showcase successful examples of how to cope with the social, economic and political problems posed by floods/droughts in the region, especially ways of increasing the resilience of agriculture systems and of communities. Addressing this need, the book presents papers written by scholars, social practitioners and members of government agencies involved in research and/or climate change projects in Eastern Europe.