There is an urgent need for Europe to adapt to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes, as it warms faster than any other region globally. The economic losses from climate-related events are predicted to rise significantly, impacting communities and economies.
Funded by the European Commission, three analytical reports on prioritising investments in disaster and climate resilience, costing climate change adaptation, and advancing financial resilience have been developed in collaboration with the World Bank. The study for the reports covered multiple hazards, including floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and landslides, with a focus on critical infrastructure and emergency response systems. The reports will provide decision-makers and practitioners with evidence, data, and tools to inform policy and investment efforts in disaster risk management.
In addition to the reports, DG ECHO, with the assistance of the World Bank, offers training material that draws on the findings of the 2021 study.
Developed by DG ECHO, an online eLearning course is available with open access on the EU Academy. The 1-hour self-paced course focuses on the risk landscape of the EU and the positive effects of disaster prevention and preparedness
This series of three training modules (120 min each) explore the analytical methods applied in the study. You hear the experts involved providing more background of the study and its findings.
