Climate change is happening. We are reminded of it through an increase in frequency and destructive force of extreme weather events around the globe. Dealing with the consequences requires major financial efforts to compensate for losses. Insurance has attracted much attention as a tool in...

Climate change is happening. We are reminded of it through an increase in frequency and destructive force of extreme weather events around the globe. Dealing with the consequences requires major financial efforts to compensate for losses. Insurance has attracted much attention as a tool in...

Adaptation means anticipating the adverse effects of climate change and acting to prevent or minimise damage, while exploiting potential opportunities. Early action will save lives and money. The EU-wide cost of not adapting to climate change could reach at least €100 billion a year by 2020,...

The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013, sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU's preparedness for current and future climate impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly...

The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, adopted by the European Commission in April 2013, sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU's preparedness for current and future climate impacts to a new level. To avoid the most serious risks of climate change, particularly...