Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, and while all EEA member countries have adaptation policies in place, progress remains uneven, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published on 11 June 2026. The report, titled 'Climate resilience in Europe, 2025 — progress and challenges', identifies gaps in climate risk assessments, implementation, financing, monitoring and cross-border cooperation that limit preparedness.
Key findings and gaps The report notes that shared methodologies, metrics and systematic assessment of adaptation measures are needed, alongside clearer coordination and risk ownership, to track and advance climate resilience across Europe. It highlights key affected sectors by geographical zone and key future hazards reported in 2025 by EU-27, Iceland, Switzerland and Türkiye. The state of national adaptation policies in the EEA-32 is also mapped.
Stakeholder impacts The findings have direct implications for EU regulatory bodies, national authorities, businesses in climate-sensitive sectors (such as agriculture, energy and infrastructure), and civil society. Uneven adaptation progress may increase vulnerability to climate impacts, while the call for shared methodologies could lead to new reporting obligations for member states and industries.
Institutional follow-up The EEA report is expected to inform upcoming European Commission initiatives on climate adaptation, including potential revisions to the EU Adaptation Strategy and the European Climate Law. No prior EEA coverage on this specific report exists in the last 180 days.
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