The EU launches a public consultation for defining the new European framework for climate resilience.

Brussels, December 1, 2025 - The European Commission has today launched a wide-ranging public consultation to gather opinions and evidence on how Europe can respond more effectively to the risks posed by climate change. The initiative will form the basis of a new European framework for climate resilience, scheduled for adoption in 2026, in a context where the economic, social, and health costs associated with extreme weather events are steadily increasing across the continent.

In short Europe is facing an increasing number of problems caused by climate change, such as heatwaves, wildfires, and floods.

The Commission is asking people, businesses, and authorities to share what measures should be taken for Europe to be better prepared.

The opinions collected will be used to create a new European plan for protection against climate risks, which will be presented in 2026.

The consultation is open to citizens, public authorities, the scientific community, the business environment, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders involved in the preparation and management of climate risks. The process is taking place on the "Have Your Say" portal until February 23, 2026, and contributions will complement the results of the call for evidence launched in the summer of 2025. The Commission emphasizes that broad participation is essential to build a robust framework capable of protecting the population, infrastructure, and the European economy.

The need for a new strategic framework is highlighted by the analysis published in the European Climate Risk Assessment (ECRA), which shows that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, and without urgent measures, climate risks could reach "catastrophic" levels by the end of the century. Phenomena such as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, floods, and the associated impact on health and biodiversity exert significant pressures on the prevention and response capabilities of member states.

The new European framework for climate resilience, prepared for the end of 2026, will include measures aimed at reducing major impact risks, improving preparedness across all sectors of society, promoting innovative technologies and solutions for adaptation, and strengthening response capacity in emergencies. The Commission will focus on public health, critical infrastructures, supply chains, ecosystem protection, and supporting vulnerable communities.

The consultation is part of the broader efforts of the European Union to anticipate and manage climate effects, supported by the Communication from March 2024 on climate risk management. Through the new framework, the European executive aims to provide a long-term strategic direction for Europe to become stronger, safer, and better prepared for the challenges of a changing climate.

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