In Short

• The European Commission opens a portal for the public to send their feedback on legislation connected to climate resilience and EU adaptation strategies.
• The aim is to build a safer Europe against a changing climate by involving everyone in decision-making.

The European Commission is inviting stakeholders to take part in a new public consultation on climate resilience.

Citizens, businesses, regional authorities, and all other stakeholders have the opportunity to participate through the 'Have Your Say' portal.

Through this, they get a direct chance to hold sway over EU climate policies and guide how Europe prepares for climate change in the years ahead.

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The continent has been experiencing a trail of destruction from extreme weather events, including heatwaves and floods, and people are bearing the brunt of it, where their health, livelihoods, infrastructure, and local economies are immensely affected.

Climate risks, say findings from the European Climate Risk Assessment, might worsen sans urgent measures. Not just that, even if higher risks are mitigated, Europe still needs to buffer its cities, towns, and rural areas from the changing climate.

The future EU climate resilience framework is based on the Commission’s Communication on Managing Climate Risks. It dockets the need for a coordinated approach to climate preparedness, adaptation, and resilience across all sectors.

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Expected in late 2026, the framework aims to protect and improve people’s health and well-being; anticipate and reduce high-impact risks; firm up preparedness across society; and support climate-resilient technologies, products, and services.

An open call for evidence in summer 2025 indicated tremendous support for strong action, including “resilience by design,” harmonised climate risk assessments, nature-based solutions, stable long-term adaptation funding, and a focus on climate-related health impacts.

Now, the time has come for the public to provide their feedback, share ideas, and influence new legislation connected to climate resilience and EU adaptation strategies.

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Up until 23 February 2026, all stakeholders can send in their feedback through the portal.

To know more about the portal, click here or visit the European Commission’s website.

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