#Climate adaptation.

The European Investment Bank has outlined at least €30 billion in adaptation finance through 2030, targeting infrastructure, agriculture and water systems exposed to worsening weather extremes.

European monitoring data show extensive fire damage during 2026, although the burnt area recorded by early October remained below the extraordinary total at the same point last year.

Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft are to receive firefighting equipment as ministers set out new protections for fire crews and investment in peatland restoration.