Climate Change

5. 8. 2009 0:00:00

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has called on cities to do more on climate change and look again at urban design and management.

In a new article on the EEA’s website, the Agency claims few cities “have taken concrete action” over climate change.

The Agency published a report earlier this summer entitled “Ensuring quality of life in Europe’s cities and towns” and in June, the Local Government Climate Change Leadership Summit issued a warning to national governments to include municipalities and regions in their climate strategies.

New climate conditions will mean that many coastal cities will face a serious risk of flooding, with sea levels set to rise by 18 to 59cm by 2100.

The Agency has called on planners to use passive or highly efficient ventilation and cooling systems in public places and buildings.

Water management schemes also need to be put in place to prevent possible shortages.
And cities vulnerable to drought or excessive rainfall need to work with neighbouring municipalities to increase their capacity to store water.

The full article and links to the EEA’s report on “Ensuring quality of life in Europe’s cities and towns” can be found here.

Last Updated: 11. 8. 2009 9:35:54 By Katherine Hitchcock