EU-funded research supports confronting extreme heat, drought and wildfires

Date:

August 18, 2026

EU-funded research supports confronting extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Here are some examples of how it is done:

Improvement of local forecasting and early warning.

Support for cities and local authorities in designing tailored plans for climate adaptation.

Fight against heat and wildfires through conserving or restoring ecosystems and solutions based on nature.

Identification and testing of adaptation measures that tackle the negative effects of heatwaves on health.

Source: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/.../confronting-extreme-heat..

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