The report, among other things, emphasises the critical need for cross-sectoral collaboration to mitigate climate risks effectively. Stakeholders can share responsibilities and resources by fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), ultimately enhancing resilience across communities and industries. With adaptation becoming more urgent, there is an increased need to know ‘who needs to do what and by when’ to unfold adaptation measures at pace to reach the envisaged risk reductions. In line with this, the report also provides a condensed summary of proposed actions that different stakeholders can implement.
Engaging local communities is essential for effective climate adaptation. The report highlights the importance of activating communities through awareness programs and practical tools, enabling citizens to understand their specific climate risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them. The report stresses that tailored campaigns and educational initiatives are necessary to inform individuals about the risks they face and the actions they can take to protect themselves and their properties. The report also explores innovative insurance solutions, including mandatory climate risk coverage and multi-hazard bundling, as potential methods to make insurance more accessible and affordable.
The report’s proposed actions, which encompass raising climate risk awareness, improving risk assessments, and implementing risk reduction measures, are designed to be implemented by various stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and communities. The collaborative approach ensures that each group plays a role in building resilience, making climate adaptation a shared responsibility.
These recommendations align closely with the objectives of the MISSION CE CLIMATE project, which seeks to enhance climate resilience in Central Europe through cross-sectoral collaboration and citizen empowerment. By integrating community activation and stakeholder cooperation into climate strategies, the project aims to create robust, adaptable communities prepared to face climate challenges.
The full report is available here:
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/document/download/4df5c2fe-80f9-4ddc-8199-37eee83e04e4_en?filename=policy_adaptation_climate_resilience_dialogue_report_en.pdf