France Unveils Climate Adaptation Plan to Address Projected 4°C Warming by 2100

The long-delayed strategy includes 52 measures but faces criticism over unclear funding and implementation details.

The French government has launched its third National Climate Adaptation Plan (PNACC) to prepare for a potential 4°C temperature rise by 2100.
Key measures include increasing the Barnier Fund to €300 million for disaster resilience and allocating €260 million from the Green Fund for local climate adaptation projects.
The plan outlines protections for workers during heatwaves, adjustments to housing renovation rules, and safeguarding cultural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Mont Saint-Michel.
Critics, including environmental groups, argue the plan lacks clarity on funding and execution, calling for a more comprehensive approach.
The plan follows years of delays and is based on projections of 2.7°C warming by 2050 and 4°C by 2100, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate risks highlighted by recent extreme weather events.