Key messages

• Climate change will impact European regions differently depending on their regional exposure and sensitivity to climate change.
• The higher the potential negative impacts, the more important adaptation is in order to avoid negative consequences on the economy, population, physical assets, cultural heritage and the environment.
• Many mountainous and coastal areas are highly impacted, for reasons such as coastal storm surges, economic dependency on winter and/or summer tourism.
• Central, eastern and northern European regions face virtually no negative impacts or are even witnessing benefits of climate change offering new economic opportunities.

More information

ESPON CLIMATE - Climate Change and Territorial Effects on Regions and Local Economies in Europe