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February 17, 2026
‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating
Advisory board member says Europe already paying price for lack of preparation but adapting is ‘not rocket science’
TL;DR
- Europe's climate advisory board (ESABCC) advises preparing for 2.8-3.3C of global heating by 2100.
- Current adaptation efforts are insufficient, incremental, and often too late.
- Adapting to a hotter future is described as 'doable' and 'not rocket science,' involving common sense and low-hanging fruit.
- Europe is already vulnerable to extreme weather conditions it has not faced before, requiring upgrades to early warning systems.
- Recent extreme weather events in Europe, such as floods in Germany and Spain and wildfires, have caused significant fatalities and damage.
- The ESABCC recommends EU-mandated climate risk assessments, embedding climate resilience into all policies, and increased funding for protective measures.
- A 3C rise in temperatures would double the goal set by the Paris Agreement and could lead to limits of adaptation for certain risks.
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