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

The plan introduces 52 measures to bolster resilience in vulnerable regions but faces criticism over insufficient funding and governance.

The French government has launched its third National Plan for Climate Change Adaptation (PNACC-3), focusing on a projected 4°C warming scenario by 2100.
Key measures include protecting vulnerable regions such as coastlines, mountains, and forests, updating housing renovation rules, and safeguarding cultural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Mont-Saint-Michel.
The plan allocates €600 million from various sources, with additional funding from water agencies, but experts warn the resources fall short of what is needed to address the scale of the challenge.
Critics, including NGOs and climate experts, argue the plan lacks adequate governance, funding, and clarity on implementation, calling it a necessary but incomplete first step.
The government emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of adaptation, noting that every euro invested could save eight euros in future damage repair.