Climate Emergency: Europe is prepared to fight for change, but is it ready to adapt?

While the world confronts the impact of the Covid- 19 crisis, the climate emergency hasn't gone away Its consequences remain a firm fixture in global media headlines, from killer heat waves and floods to melting permafrost, often resulting in loss of life and property as well as disruptions to economic activity Europe is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, focussed on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions However, this is only one half of the challenge Europe also needs to adapt to a changing climate and its consequences Adaption requires a more climate-resilient society but are companies ready for what that could mean? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of European Energy & Climate Journal is the property of Claeys & Casteels BV and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )