The publication of the European Topic Centre on Air and Climate Change (ETC/ACC) of the European Environment Agency (EEA) presents a set of guiding principles for good adaptation in Europe. So it identifies specific elements that support its successful implementation. It aims to support adaptation processes for a wide range of situations and actors (e.g. public authorities, businesses, NGOs) by offering a synthesis of key aspects. The guiding principles are intended to be a common basis for cooperative adaptation activities.
Furthermore, the paper illustrates three practical examples that are meant to highlight how certain aspects presented in the guiding principles can be put into practice.