Weißbuch der Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften: Anpassung an den Klimawandel - Ein europäischer Aktionsrahmen Ratsdok. 8526/09; KOM(2009) 147 endg.

This procedure concerns a Commission White Paper aimed at establishing a coordinated European strategy to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It focuses on reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience across member states to protect people, nature, and the economy from unavoidable climatic shifts. This framework affects national governments, regional authorities, and sectors such as agriculture, water management, and urban planning, requiring them to integrate climate adaptation into their long-term strategic planning.