The frequency and severity of the latest extreme weather events in Europe has raised an alarm urging both local authorities and scientists to act. Part of the solution to counter the devastating effects of floods on human communities could be long-term climate forecasting, backed by assessments on the vulnerability of towns and cities
As centres of innovation and growth, European cities are home to around 75 percent of the continent's population and use about 80 percent of the energy it produces.
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Hazards
Flood
Themes
Early warning
Risk identification and assessment
Urban risk and planning
Social impacts and social resilience
Country and region
Algeria