Climate change and water adaptation issues (Briefing No 1/2007)

The impact of climate change on Europe's water resources is a critical issue for people's lives and the economy. Even if emissions of greenhouse gases were stabilised today, increases in temperature and the associated impacts, including water availability and flooding, will continue for many decades to come. Countries are aware of these impacts and have started to adapt to them but there is still much to do. Published by: EEA (European Environment Agency) and OPOCE (Office for Official Publications of the European Communities).