Climate change, future warming, and adaptation in Europe

o In recent decades, the increased temperatures reported in Europe and in the Mediterranean basin represent one of the clearest footprints of climate change along with increased frequency of heat waves. o These climate modifications put the environment and human activities under strong pressure with a resulting need for designing new adaptation and mitigation strategies. o The climate change challenge is unprecedented for humanity and is recognized as a priority topic for future research. Changes in the way we think and behave are critical challenges at the global and regional levels.