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A blue umbrella in rainy weather

Adapting to climate change

Learning how to live with floods, droughts, and extreme weather

A blue umbrella in rainy weather

Global warming is increasingly causing severe weather disruption that leads to economic loss and unsettles people's lives. In Europe, the economic damage caused by flooding alone is forecast to rise to €20 billion a year during the 2020s. This number is expected grow to €46 billion by the 2050s and €98 billion by the 2080s.

However, the damage can be kept in check by taking stock of the risks and learning to prevent, reduce, and handle them. Our projects develop climate adaptation methods that are cost-effective and even provide a remarkable range of added benefits.

Project highlights

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Unlocking the benefits of blue-green infrastruture and social innovation

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Two people on a bridge over water, with a tree nearby.

Building with Nature

Using nature's own forces in flood risk management

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A coastline with waves

Adapting to climate change from cloud to coast

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Buffering water levels through peatland restoration

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Providing tools for tackling climate risk in midsize cities

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Clouds raining on houses lined by a river

Finding affordable ways to keep the floods at bay

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A dam in front of water

Taking a multi-layer approach to flood risk management

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Illustration of a car in flooded street with a dog standing on the roof of the car.

Managing storm surges and flood risk in estuaries

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Promoting saline farming and food security in a changing climate

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Cereal crops growing in a field

Managing groundwater in times of global warming

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Facilitating water co-governance to protect wetlands and climate resilience

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