Adaptation to climate change

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Alongside the curbing of emissions, adaptation to changing climate conditions is necessary. Through adaptation, the adverse impacts of climate change can be alleviated and positive impacts capitalised on. Municipalities play a key role in adaptation because they steer land use and planning. In Finland, a crucial issue is how to gain control over the risks involved in more frequent flooding.

Finland has been a pioneer in the implementation of climate policies. The national strategy for adaptation to climate change was revised  in 2014.

Flood in Kauhajoki, year 2012. Photo: Mikko Sane, SYKE
Flood in Kauhajoki, year 2012 © Photo: Mikko Sane, SYKE
Published 2014-01-09 at 15:32, updated 2016-06-23 at 16:44
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