Climate change already threatens our way of life, with severe impacts on people’s health and wellbeing as well as on livelihoods and assets. Temperatures have repeatedly broken long-term records recently. The years 2015-2020 were then the hottest on record, with heatwaves, droughts and wildfires across Europe.
Recent projections estimate global warming of up to 4°C under current climate policies. Even stopping all greenhouse gas emissions would not prevent the climate impacts that are already occurring, which are likely to continue for decades.
This accelerating pace of climate change impacts shows just how important the EU’s adaptation strategy is. It is a key priority under the European Green Deal and recognises adaptation as a crucial component of the long-term global response to climate change.
The IMPETUS project will accelerate Europe’s climate change response by developing innovative measures to make its regions more resilient. Both technical and non-technical innovations are in development, tailored to overcome specific challenges in each European biogeographical region and ensure wider business, government and society are prepared to meet the challenges ahead!
We need to work together to help communities, businesses and regions be more resilient.
