THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AND THE NECESSITY OF MULTILATERAL COOPERATION

Abstract

The paper aims to present the climate change as a global challenge that requires a global response. Therefore the authors are making an overview on the impact of climate change on European countries and on decision making policy and legislation of European Union (EU) about how to make an effective societal response to climate change in the EU countries and to develop multilateral cooperation with non-EU countries and regions. The paper will present the findings from the comprehensive study that looks into recent trends surrounding climate change in 32 European countries. In this respect, the paper will clarify that the EU is determined to help raise global ambition and is leading by example. At the end, authors summarize that climate action is an integral part of the EU's foreign policy agenda. So, through climate diplomacy and cooperation initiatives, the EU aims to build political will and trust to advance global action, ensure the effectiveness of development cooperation, and build capacity to support partner countries in their efforts. It is analyzed, based on exploring the existing literature in the area of interest and with the help of direct observation, how the countries can limit any further impacts on climate change.