18/12/2024 (Agence Europe) – At the Environment Council on Tuesday 17 December, European ministers adopted conclusions on the European Court of Auditors’ special report, published the previous day, on adaptation to climate change in the European Union (see EUROPE B13505A15). The EU Council document highlights the ongoing efforts of the EU and its Member States to prevent and reduce climate-related risks, and recognises the need to promote “the systemic nature of adaptation” by...