Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Europe

The report, which was in draft form at the time of compilation of this record, shows that, in Europe, mountain regions, coastal zones, wetlands and the Mediterranean region are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Although there could be some positive effects, many impacts are likely to be adverse. Existing adaptive measures are concentrated in flood defence, so there is considerable scope for adaptation planning and implementation in other areas, such as public health, water resources and management of ecosystems.

• Primary Source

European Environment Agency: EEA Technical Report: No.7, 2005 http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/technical_report_2005_1207_144937

European Environment Agency: EEA Briefing: No.3, 2005 http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/briefing_2005_3

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