This article delves into the critical realm of public policy in the era of climate change,
focusing on the imperative of adapting strategies for sustainable futures. Employing a …

Europe's climate change vulnerability pushes for initiatives such as the European
Adaptation Strategy and the associated Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. What …

Our current 1.1° C warmer world is already affecting natural and human systems in Europe
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …

In order to develop climate resilient urban areas and reduce emissions, several
opportunities exist starting from conscious planning and design of green (and blue) spaces …

The significant shifts in climate variables projected for the 21st century, coupled with the
observed impacts of ongoing extreme weather and climate events, ensures that adaptation …

Society's response to every dimension of global climate change is mediated by culture. We
analyse new research across the social sciences to show that climate change threatens …

Research on climate change adaptation has increased in number and significance since the
1970s. Yet, the volume of information on adaptation is now difficult to manage given its vast …

As experiences of implementation of climate change adaptation are accumulating, there is a
need to increase the understanding of the potential negative consequences of adaptation …

Considerable barriers can emerge in developing and implementing climate change
adaptation strategies. Understanding the nature of barriers to adaptation is important so as …

Climate change impacts threaten existing development efforts and achieving future
sustainability goals. To build resilience and societal preparedness towards climate change …