F:ACTS!

The F:ACTS! project aimed to find suitable approaches for adapting land use to climate change in order to reduce hazards and other negative effects on the environment. To achieve this objective, the project dealt with flood and fireprone areas and natural areas particularly vulnerable to disturbance. Exchanges of knowledge occurred in workshops during partner meetings and coaching visits between partners.

The F:ACTS! Handbook on climate adaptation presents knowledge gathered and explains how to set up integrated territorial strategies to implement territorial adaptation and mitigation actions. Eleven guidelines are formulated for developing climate-proof areas grouped around three pillars of integrated territory strategy: 1) understanding and using the potential of the area; 2) mobilising cooperation, and 3) governance for integrated territory strategy. Five pilot studies carried out by the project provided a ground for applying these guidelines in areas facing droughts, floods or forest fires. Five pilot projects were implemented. These pilots targeted areas facing droughts, floods or forest fires. Partners looked for solutions to these specific problems, which are intended to serve as examples for areas in Europe facing similar issues.  The project also produced a number of recommendations and policy-issues papers.