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Building resilient cities key to tackling effects of climate change

News Published 05 Jul 2016 Last modified 10 Dec 2019

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Cities across Europe must step up their adaptation efforts if they are to handle the increasingly complex challenges caused by climate change such as more extreme flooding or prolonged heatwaves. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today stresses the benefits of investing in long-term preventive measures that cities should take to improve their resilience.