
Hauts-de-France Region Strengthens Climate Resilience Strategy with European Peer Review
The Policy Learning Platform hosted a peer review in the Hauts-de-France Region to address their critical policy challenges in enhancing climate resilience, particularly against floods and droughts. Seeking expert insights, the region welcomed recommendations from peers across Europe on governance strategies, conflict mitigation between rural and urban areas, and the use of nature-based solutions.
Key Topics Explored in the Peer Review:
Governance Strategies:
A long-term, strategic approach is essential, moving beyond reactive, event-based policies. Policies should be informed by science and expertise.
Effective climate risk governance must be holistic, cutting across silos to involve all levels of government and stakeholders.
Building collaborative networks with farmers a...