The European Union will propose new rules requiring member states to create climate resilience plans for a scenario where global temperatures rise by 3C above pre-industrial levels. According to a draft seen by Bloomberg News, the EU’s 27 countries must submit national adaptation plans by the end of 2030. The European Commission will also identify major risks, including climate tipping points, as part of the process.
Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with projections suggesting temperatures could increase by as much as 5C by 2100. The draft document notes that climate change threatens to undermine Europe’s social and territorial cohesion. The proposal arrives ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, amid concerns that global temperatures will overshoot the 1.5C Paris Agreement target. Recent heat waves and wildfires have increased pressure on the EU to act.
The new rules will require assessment of climate impacts across sectors such as energy, water, communication systems and government budgets. For regulated sectors like insurance and banking, the move signals increased scrutiny of climate risk and adaptation measures. The final version of the proposal is expected to be adopted this week, with further details to follow on implementation and compliance.
