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About
this event
The
European Commission recently presented a White Paper outlining the
framework for adaptation measures and policies to reduce the European
Union's vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Two
key elements of the action plan proposed for the first phase 2009-12
are the development of vulnerability and adaptation indicators,
and the capacity building of regional and local authorities.
On
the first day (Wednesday 17 June, 9:30-17:30),
regional
climate adaptation strategies will be discussed. The objectives
are
1)
to present and discuss the current EU situation with regard to the
regional climate adaptation strategies; and
2)
to present and discuss guidelines or toolbox to support regions
to develop
climate adaptation strategies.
On the second day (Thursday 18 June, 9:30-16:00),
the
discussion will be about assessing and developing vulnerability
indicators for the EU. The objectives are
1)
to present and discuss the findings of the literature review and
data scoping exercise; and
2)
to review and discuss a set of options for the further development
and elaboration of vulnerability indicators at regional or sectoral
level.
Participants
to the workshop are representative from National, Regional and local
authorities, experts and European Commission services. Participation
is free of charge, no reimbursement of travel expenses is foreseen.
RAS Final Report is available for Download here [pdf, 2,2 MB] and at the DG Environment's website.
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