Centre de Ressources pour L’adaptation au Changement Climatique

Summary

The Climate Change Adaptation Resource Center has been developed as a part of the second national adaptation plan and was established to gather all important resources related to climate change adaptation in France. It aims to serve as a support tool for all stakeholders on climate change adaptation, solution creation and engagement. The page includes a database with documents such as guides, reports, and studies which is searchable with multiple filters. In addition, it includes an information space which addresses the main drivers and impacts of climate change and the need for adaptation, while also tackling misinformation and providing tools to identify climate-related misinformation. The page includes sections containing guidelines on how to adapt including various tools and methods.

Host organisations: Cerema, the General Directorate for Energy and Climate (DGEC), ADEME and Météo France

Launch date: 2018

Update status: Ongoing

Funding: French Government

Team: Cerema agents

Main functions

• Local adaptation information for various stakeholders
• Repository of adaptation-related documents and resources
• Tools and methods to support adaptation efforts
• Collection of existing projects for inspiration
• Current news and events

Intended audiences

Government, municipalities, businesses, officials, citizens, communities

Why the platform was established

The create a central page including all relevant adaptation information, make adaptation information and action more accessible to citizens.