Areas

The devastating effects of climate change are unprecedentedly impacting all areas of the economic and social fabric. This page presents cutting-edge solutions for distinct areas of interest and a wide range of economic sectors. Click on your preferred Area icon to explore the innovative solutions relevant to the specific sector.

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Agriculture

Crops and livestock farming, including soil cultivation and water use in agriculture.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity’s contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Buildings

Building’s structural features and indoor conditions.

Disaster risk reduction

The whole risk management cycle, including prevention, preparedness, and recovery.

Energy

Energy production, energy efficiency in energy use and renewable energy.

Forestry

Prevention and management of wildfires, storms, pests and/or diseases.

Health

Prevention and management of new health risks and amplified health problems due to climate change.

Coastal areas

Adaptation to sea level rise, coastal floods and storm surges.

Ecosystem-based approaches

Actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore ecosystems that address societal challenges, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.

Finance

Financial resources and financial mechanisms devoted to addressing climate change.

Transport

Increasing resilience of the transport sector due to extreme weather and hydrologic events (e.g., torrential rain, storms and extreme wind, sea surges, flooding or heat waves).

Marine and fisheries

Solutions for an enhanced resilience for marine environments.

Water management

Solutions to ensure an adequate supply of water and a responsible utilization of water resources.

Urban areas

Increasing resilience of cities due to new and complex climate change challenges for urban planning and management.

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