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The climate is changing - is Europe ready?

Sep 26, 2012

Annika Hedberg

Senior Adviser on climate and sustainability

Europe can no longer afford to pay for the consequences of climate change later: it must start to adapt now. This Issue Paper shows that the EU has various tools at its disposal to help member states, regions and businesses to carry out adaptation measures in a smart and cost-effective way.

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