The report gives an overview of the main types of climate adaptation measures already taken by cities, and the main enabling factors for the implementation of these measures at the local level. Real-world examples and case studies are used throughout to illustrate the measures presented and provide inspiration.

 The report aims to provide a rich source of information to support EU policymakers, municipal leaders, and officials. In support of the EU ambition to truly engage people, it is also written for the general public. The topics covered and the format of this report are strongly influenced by a survey completed in May 2022 by EEA member states and supported by further interviews with Amsterdam, Athens, Cascais, Ghent, KoŠice, Madrid, Nicosia, and Poznan. In addition, representatives in the field of adaptation were asked to identify challenges faced in implementing adaptation and the issues they would like to see addressed in this report. Most EEA member states asked for examples of adaptation actions from cities, together with their best practices, and shared experiences of implementation. A request was also made for insight on barriers and obstacles and how to overcome them. The analyses and data shown and discussed in this report cover the EEA's 38 member and cooperating countries.

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