EU Mandates Climate Adaptation Plans Amid 3C Warming Forecast
The European Commission has proposed new rules requiring member states to designate specific bodies responsible for managing climate risks, preparing for a potential 3C temperature rise by 2100. Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasized that mitigation alone is insufficient, citing 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe this summer. The proposal lacks dedicated funding, relying on existing budget negotiations, and precedes the COP31 summit in Turkey.