Environment to lead on adaptation to climate change White Paper

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has been appointed as the lead committee on the Commission’s White Paper entitled ‘Towards a European Climate Change Adaptation Programme’. Opinions are also expected from the Development, Employment, Industry, Transport, Agriculture and Fisheries Committees. The White Paper outlines the need for a Clearing House Mechanism where information on climate change risks, impacts and best practices can be exchanged. The European Parliament is likely to react to the White Paper after the June 2009 elections.