The European Commission expects support from across the political spectrum in European Parliament as well as from Member States for its ‘integrated framework for climate resilience and risk management’ (legislative proposal), which is scheduled for adoption in the second half of 2026. This was stated by Elina Bardram, deputy director-general for climate action at the Commission responsible for adaptation and resilience, to Agence Europe on Tuesday 2 June.
She added that political awareness of the climate risks facing Europe and the resulting concern are prompting MEPs, as well as Member States (see EUROPE 13799/4), to support the principle of integrated resilience (‘resilience by design’). The deputy director-general believes that it is Europe’s duty to prepare for global warming scenarios reaching 1.5°C, or even 2 and 3°C.
On Tuesday, Ms Bardram presented the ‘vision for a climate-resilient Europe’, currently being drawn up by the Commission, at a press event. The vision is based on five pillars: a legislative proposal on climate resilience, the integration of climate resilience into all European sectors and policies (for example the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 or the ‘vision for agriculture and food’), the mobilisation of the finance and insurance sectors, opportunities for innovation and competitiveness, and digital risk-awareness tools for citizens and businesses. (Original version in French by Nadège Delépine)