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Climate change and water — Warmer oceans, flooding and droughts

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Article Published 30 Aug 2018 Last modified 29 Aug 2023

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Photo: © Radila Radilova, WaterPIX / EEA

Climate change is increasing the pressure on water bodies. From floods and droughts to ocean acidification and rising sea levels, the impacts of climate change on water are expected to intensify in the years ahead. These changes are prompting action across Europe. Cities and regions are already adapting, using more sustainable, nature-based solutions to lessen the impact of floods and using water in smarter, more sustainable ways to enable us to live with droughts.