Adaptation Strategies for European Cities

Climate change is increasingly recognised as a major threat to the stability and prosperity of the European Union and it is at the level of cities that much of this challenge will need to be addressed.

Cities play a pivotal role in the European economy, they are centres of social and cultural exchange, and they are where the majority of Europeans live and work. They are therefore particularly vulnerable to and need to adapt to the impact of changes in the climate.

The project will offer support to cities interested in developing climate adaptation strategies and give them an opportunity to engage with likeminded cities. This is an excellent opportunity to make your city a more resilient and more attractive place to live and work in.

The project will bring together cities that are advanced on their adaptation journey and those that are just beginning.

Project number	n/a
Subject(s)	ENERGY , FINANCE-ECONOMY , HEALTH - HYGIENE - PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISM , HYDRAULICS - HYDROLOGY , INDUSTRY , INFORMATION - COMPUTER SCIENCES , INFRASTRUCTURES , MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION , METHTODOLOGY - STATISTICS - DECISION AID , NATURAL MEDIUM , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT , PREVENTION AND NUISANCES POLLUTION , RISKS AND CLIMATOLOGY , TOOL TERMS , TOURISM - SPORT - HOBBIES , WATER DEMAND
Acronym	EU Cities Adapt
Geographical coverage	Denmark, Germany,United Kingdom,Netherlands,
Budget (in €)	0
Programme	European Commission DG Climate Action
Web site	http://eucities-adapt.eu
Objectives	From a long-term perspective, the aim is to mainstream climate adaptation in European cities by raising awareness on the importance of preparing for climate change, facilitate exchange of knowledge and good practices, and develop tools and guidance for cities to adapt. This summer, three inclusive stakeholder dialogues will give participants insights into cutting-edge research and provide a platform for exchange among peers, experts and stakeholders on urban adaptation. The first of these one-day events is scheduled to take place in Aalborg (Denmark) in early June.
Results	In the first phase of the project, we would like to obtain an overview of the state of play of urban adaptation to climate change in Europe. Local governments now have the opportunity to register their interest to get involved in the project as one of the 21 participating cities and receive updates and information from the project in the future by completing this questionnaire. Please pass this information on to your city contacts that may be interested. Case Studies Adaptation in Rotterdam Manchester Case Study Venice Case Study Adapting to Climate Change in Stockholm Copenhagen: climate adaption plan
Period	01/03/2012

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