EU Urged to Strengthen Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Extreme Weather Events
EU Urged to Strengthen Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Extreme Weather Events
US · Published Feb 20, 2026
A new report urges the EU to enhance climate adaptation strategies due to increasing extreme weather events.
Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, leading to more severe heatwaves, droughts, and floods.
The report emphasizes that adaptation is crucial to protect lives, livelihoods, and the economy, complementing emissions reduction efforts.
Europe warming twice the global average rate
A recent report by the Advisory Board is urging the European Union to significantly strengthen its climate adaptation strategies in response to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. The report highlights that Europe is warming at twice the global average rate, making the region particularly vulnerable to a range of climate-related hazards. These hazards include more frequent and intense heatwaves, prolonged droughts, devastating wildfires, increased flooding, rising sea levels, and accelerated coastal erosion.
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