Climate Change

Groen's vision for Antwerp is to implement substantial environmental measures aimed at improving air and water quality, increasing green spaces, managing waste effectively, reducing noise pollution, and addressing climate issues

The stark contrast in weather patterns raises questions about Belgium's immunity to Storm Boris’s extreme conditions and its preparedness for future storms. The storm has delivered unprecedented rainfall, with some regions seeing up to 500 mm in 48 hours—twice the previous September record

A recent Urban Insight report by Sweco, an architecture and engineering firm, examined the heat control strategies of 24 European cities and identified "significant shortcomings" in their climate plans. The report underscores the escalating risks to public health, energy infrastructure, and economic productivity due to extreme heat

The IPCC reports, which have been released every six years since 1988, are considered the gold standard in climate science. However, these additional assessments are crucial for providing more frequent updates on the rapidly evolving climate situation

Adding to the farmers' woes are the stringent timelines imposed by the new European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which fails to accommodate the unpredictable impacts of climate change and erratic weather patterns