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This collection of 10 European case studies showcases measures that are already being carried out in Europe to increase resilience to extreme weather and slow-onset events, as well as improve adaptation to climate change. 

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This book provides an overview of OECD countries' efforts to collect information on both the economic impacts of disasters and the level of public resources invested in the management of risk. It is based on the results of an OECD survey, two expert

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This Strategy describes the impacts of climate change by sector and outlines the Belgian institutional structure and adaptation actions on a sectoral level. Furthermore, this Strategy aims to facilitate climate change adaptation by identifying a set of

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An investigation into the cooperation between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany concerning the nuclear power plants in the border areas

This report outlines an investigation conducted to better understand the manner in which the Netherlands and

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Drawing from public administration literature, this research adopts the notion of “coproduction” as an analytical framework for studying the interaction between citizens and public authorities, from the decision-making process through to the

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To guide Europe’s implementation of the four priorities of action and seven global targets of the Sendai Framework, the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) agreed to develop a roadmap that will focus on activities for the immediate period

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Studies have shown an increase in mortality and morbidity during heatwaves, especially among the elderly. Heatwaves are also set to increase in the coming years in Western Europe, both in frequency and intensity, due to climate change. This study assessed

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This study presents the perceptions of key stakeholders within heatwave plans in Belgium and The Netherlands on their responsibilities, the partnerships, and the effectiveness of the local implementation in Brussels and Amsterdam. National heatwave plans

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