Ambitious policy aims have been set to achieve climate neutrality of Europe by 2050. In this context, SHERPA has published a discussion paper on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.
The aim of the discussion paper is invite to SHERPA Multi-Actor Platforms (MAP) to discuss three key questions:
- 1. What transitions are required to achieve climate neutrality in the context of the MAP?
- 2. How can policy interventions enable or facilitate these transitions, considering the solutions needed at local and national levels, and the related implications for the wider policy framework (EU and global)?
- 3. What are the research needs and gaps?
This discussion paper provides a synthesis of international and EU policy aims, and mechanisms as they relate to rural areas. Furthermore, it summarises findings from research on transitions, impacts and approaches to adaptation to achieve a climate-neutral continent by 2050.
The paper presents interventions supporting mitigation and adaptation to climate change, enhancing associated environmental services of six thematics: (1) rural areas; (2) land use and water; (3) social innovation and partnerships; (4) food and diet; (5) business and finance; and (6) open science.
Research findings have identified opportunities, for instance: new types of business, products, careers and roles of environmental features. They also found consequences of climate change in the environmental assets, and the ecosystem services they deliver.
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