EU Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change

The @esabcc_eu has elected its new Chair and Vice-Chairs, marking the start of its second mandate.
They will guide the Board’s work in providing independent scientific advice to support EU climate policy.
Read more: climate-advisory-board.europa.eu/news/the-europ…

Western Europe had its warmest summer on record, and heatwaves could cost European economies €100bn+ in lost output, recent studies show.
As the Commission is expected to present its climate resilience framework next week, see @esabcc_eu's advice for EU adaptation policy below.

The EU's CAP allocates ~€145bn for climate action (2021-27). Recently the EU CAP Network found 2023 CAP measures delivered limited climate mitigation. As the next CAP & post-2030 climate framework are debated, see the Advisory Board's advice for the EU's agri-food system below.

Åsa Persson steps down from the @esabcc_eu to take up the position of Chief Scientist & Director of the Office of Science at UNEP.
We thank Åsa for her contribution to the Advisory Board and wish her the very best in her new role!
Read more: climate-advisory-board.europa.eu/news/asa-perss…

Yesterday, Prof. Ottmar Edenhofer, @esabcc_eu’s Chair, spoke at a lunch event on Carbon Dioxide Removal and EU Climate Policy at the @Europarl_EN.
His message: Removals must scale up rapidly, but only alongside, never instead of, cutting emissions.
Full report: tinyurl.com/vaer4fmv