European Union (EU)
Many European Union Institutions and bodies play important roles in addressing climate change in several different and overlapping ways.
Of special importance is the 2024 European Environmental Agency publication of the first European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA) which identifies 36 climate risks that pose a threat to Europe’s energy and food security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. It shows that many of these risks have already reached critical levels and can become catastrophic without urgent and decisive action. The knowledge in this first-of-its-kind assessment is synthesised to support strategic policymaking.
On 26 March 2025 the European Commission and the High Representative launched the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe's capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats.
The Preparedness Union Strategy includes taking a more proactive, whole-of-government approach to crisis management, across both civilian and military sectors. By supporting the ability of EU Member States’ to be alert to potential issues and crises ahead of time, the EU aims to improve its overall resilience to both expected and unforeseen events. The EU, together with Member States, will implement the Preparedness Union Strategy via a series of 30 planned actions linked to the objectives.
See also:
EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)
EU-LAC Partnership on Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management