European Commission: New guidelines in response to climate change

A set of new guidelines adopted by the European Commission (EC) should help all EU countries, regions and local governments to plan effective adaptation measures to protect citizens, businesses, cities and nature from the impact of climate change. CSR. 

"The weather events that many Europeans are experiencing these days will become even more extreme and more frequent if climate change continues unchecked." They are a painful reminder that mitigation and adaptation activities need to be accelerated," he said Vice President of the Commission for the European Green Deal France  Timmermans.

Climate change has already taken its toll

The European Commission's statement said the impacts of uncontrolled climate change are well known and are already taking a heavy toll, from extreme heat waves and devastating droughts, to deadly forest fires and coastal erosion due to rising sea levels.

"The aim of these guidelines is to help Member States improve their preparations for the reality of these rapidly growing consequences," the Commission said.

Reduce climate risk

The EC guidelines should help countries to update and implement comprehensive national adaptation strategies, plans and policies in line with the European Climate Law and the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.

In the creation of policies, all interested parties should participate, including those who are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as well as all relevant sectors and all levels of public administration, with sufficient personnel and financial resources.

The guidelines also point to the need to reduce the unequal burden of climate risks and ensure equity in the distribution of adaptation benefits.

Read the entire text at Radio Free Europe.

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