Natural disasters: Anticipatory governance and disaster risk management from a local and regional perspective

Climate change is a key dominant trend across the territories of the European Union (EU) given the expected growing frequency of multiple climate change-induced hazards. Serious impacts on ecosystems, the economy, and human health and well-being will be observed as a result. Minimising the risks and impacts stemming from these extremes is therefore a priority for the EU, and for national and Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs).