How do citizens perceive climate adaptation measures?

Citizen’s summits on climate change and health in the Euroregion Meuse-Rhine

How does climate change impact our health, and what can we do about it? These questions were at the heart of the euPrevent ACP citizen summits. The reports from these events capture the key discussions and insights, offering a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore this topic further and practical recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and engaged citizens.

Download the reports

Are you curious about the main conclusions and what priorities citizens of the Euregio Maas-Rhein set when it comes to climate adaptation? Download the reports in English or in the language of the respective summit. The overview table below also compares the main results of the citizens’ summits.

Reports

Summary & Key Takeaways

Topic	Düren Summit	Euregional Summit	Kerkrade Summit
Drinking Water	Insufficient; better communication needed	Similar concerns; Netherlands slightly better	Similar concerns; Dutch provision slightly better
Outdoor Cooling & Shade	More greenery and shade needed	Strong demand for green spaces	Priority issue; urban greening needed
Cool Indoor Spaces	Not enough; shops used for cooling	Uneven distribution	Public cooling spaces should be more accessible
Extreme Weather Protection	Moderate confidence; more info needed	Netherlands seen as better prepared	Flood protection is a major concern
Top measures that can be used to respond to consequences of climate change	More plants and trees in cities Maps with assistance services and offering free warning and emergency apps	More plants and trees in cities Freely accessible drinking water	More plants and trees in cities Maps with assistance services and offering free warning and emergency apps
Cross-Border Warning Systems	Strongly supported	Overwhelmingly supported	Strongly supported
Cross-Border Information Systems during extreme events	Overwhelmingly supported	Strongly supported	Overwhelmingly supported
Cross-Border Information Systems regarding general climate information	Strongly supported	Overwhelmingly supported	Overwhelmingly supported
Additional Feedback	More public toilets, better climate education	Public engagement & participation	Cross-border emergency planning