The publication of the first European Assessment Report on Sea Level Rise marks a critical milestone in the collaborative efforts of the Joint Programming Initiatives for Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe (JPI Climate) and for Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans).
Developed over three years through the Knowledge Hub on Sea Level Rise (KH-SLR), an initiative supported by the nine European countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden, this report represents the work of over 70 leading climate and marine scientists. Directed by Nadia Pinardi (UN Ocean Decade Centre for Coastal Resilience, CoastPredict Programme) and Bart van den Hurk (IPCC Working Group II), these experts delivered an authoritative analysis on sea level rise to support policymakers, practitioners, and coastal planners across Europe.
From the beginning, the report was designed with significant stakeholder input, ensuring that coastal planners, policymakers, and other end-users received targeted, practical knowledge to help them better address the challenges associated with rising sea levels in their regions. Building on the findings of the IPCC, this report incorporates recent research outcomes, providing updated sea level rise projections, impact assessments, and adaptation strategies to support policy and planning across Europe.