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Extreme weather in a changing climate: Is Europe prepared?

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Together with our Eionet network, we provide the knowledge and the data needed to achieve sustainability in Europe.

We support policies with evidence-based knowledge
to help the European Union and our member countries achieve sustainability

We build and maintain networks and partnerships
to facilitate sharing of knowledge and expertise across Europe

We inform public and policy discussions
on sustainability solutions and challenges

We collect, quality check and disseminate data,
making full use of digitalisation and latest innovative technologies

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Water for people, nature and the economy

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, as our European climate risk assessment found. Not having enough freshwater will affect us, nature and the economy alike. It can result in lower crop yields, higher energy prices, declining ecosystems, and deeper social inequality. Our recent briefing 'Water savings for a water-resilient Europe', highlights how critical water efficiency will be in responding to this risk.

Read editorial by EEA Executive Director