Community Well-Being​: Climate Change Adaptation

Definition

Community well-being is the combination of social, economic, environmental, cultural and political conditions identified by individuals and their communities as essential for them to flourish and fulfil their potential (Wiseman and Brasher, 2008). ​

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Science for Climate Action: EU Research Contribution to IPCC Working on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

Through the Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe), the EU has already made significant contributions to improve our understanding of the changing climate and provide innovative adaptation solutions. Building on the release of the IPCC Working Group II report "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability", this brochure puts a spotlight on and celebrates the contribution of EU-funded projects to pushing the boundaries of world-class adaptation science as a key ingredient towards climate-resilient development and just transition for all.​

Reference

Adapting to a Changing Climate​

The video faces the theme of climate change and discusses strategies to cope with it. The video shows disasters from changes in climate and the opinions of important experts​.

Tool

Methods and Tools for Adaptation to Climate Change​

This handbook presents a complete and integrated approach to the climate-changing strategies to cope with. The manual describes the adaption process step by step and offers methods and tools for adaption.

Methodology

Climate Adapt: 10 Case Studies – How Europe is Adapting to Climate Change

This unique collection of 10 European case studies showcases measures that are already being carried out in Europe to increase resilience to extreme weather and slow-onset events, as well as improve adaptation to climate change.

Case Study