We urge the European Commission to develop a new EU climate adaptation strategy
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: We urge the European Commission to develop a new EU climate adaptation strategy Description: Climate change is having wide-ranging impacts on ecosystems, economic sectors, human health and well-being in Europe. From 1980 to 2016, the total reported economic losses caused by weather and other climate-related extremes in Europe amounted to over EUR 436 billion, according to the European Commission. In this interview, Markku Markkula (FI/EPP) answers four questions on climate adaptation. The Chair of Espoo City Board and President of the Helsinki Region is the rapporteur of a draft opinion on climate adaptation to be adopted at the next plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions on 8, 9 and 10 December 2020.
EIOPA consults on the application of supervisory ladder
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EIOPA consults on the application of supervisory ladder - Eiopa European Commission Description: EIOPA consults on the application of supervisory ladder
Agro-ecology recommendations secure early support from local and regional politicians
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Agro-ecology recommendations secure early support from local and regional politicians Description: The European Committee of the Regions has given its preliminary backing to a set of recommendations aimed at ensuring that the European Union embraces agro-ecological principles and techniques in its efforts to reduce agriculture