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Europe must adapt to stay ahead of a changing climate: As Europe’s climate warms, wine producers in Europe may need to change the type of grapes they cultivate or the location of vineyards, even moving production to other areas in some cases. This is just one example of how Europe’s economy and society need to adapt to climate change, as examined in a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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Climate change and flood risk in European cities: Increased flooding is likely to be one of the most serious effects from climate change in Europe over coming decades. Some of the conditions which may contribute to urban flooding are highlighted in an Eye on Earth map from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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Key observed and projected climate change and impacts for the main regions in Europe: The map shows the observed and projected climate change and impacts for the main biogeographical regions in Europe
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Climate change evident across Europe, confirming urgent need for adaptation: Climate change is affecting all regions in Europe, causing a wide range of impacts on society and the environment. Further impacts are expected in the future, potentially causing high damage costs, according to the latest assessment published by the European Environment Agency today.
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Damages from weather and climate-related events (CLIM 039) - Assessment published Nov 2012: Hydro-meteorological events (storms, floods, and landslides) account for 64 % of the reported damages due to natural disasters in Europe since 1980; climatological events (extreme temperatures; droughts and forest fires) account for another 20 %. Overall damages from extreme weather events have increased from EUR 9 billion in the 1980s to more than EUR 13 billion in the 2000s (inflation-corrected). The observed damage increase is primarily due to increases in population, economic wealth and human activities in hazard-prone areas and to better reporting. It is currently difficult to determine accurately the proportion of damage costs that are attributable to climate change. The contribution of climate change to the damage costs from natural disasters is expected to increase due to the projected changes in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
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Natural disasters in EEA member countries: Natural disasters in EEA member countries from 1980 to 2011. Events can occur in several countries; events are counted country-wise.
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Key observed and projected climate change and impacts for the main regions in Europe: The map shows the observed and projected climate change and impacts for the main biogeographical regions in Europe
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Climate-ADAPT: Mainstreaming adaptation in EU sector policies: Overview of EU sector policies in which mainstreaming of adaptation to climate change is ongoing or explored
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Climate-ADAPT: National adaptation strategies: Overview of activities of EEA member countries in preparing, developing and implementing adaptation strategies
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Natural disasters in EEA member countries, 1980–2009: Natural disasters in EEA member countries from 1980 to 2009
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