In a joint effort to support the climate resilience of the aviation sector, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE, together with the European Aviation Climate Change Adaptation Working Group, have today released a new briefing on the effects and impacts of climate change on aviation. “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate” was launched at the "AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024" conference in Rome which brought together over 450 aviation industry leaders, experts, and innovators from 26‑28 November.

The European aviation community strives to achieve net zero CO2 emissions, notably through DESTINATION 2050 at sectorial level, as well as the airport‑specific Net Zero pledge and the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, both spearheaded by ACI EUROPE and supported by EUROCONTROL. However, already today the sector is grappling with disruptive weather patterns affecting aviation operations, airport infrastructure, passengers, and personnel, and which are set to increase with climate change. Harnessing innovative technologies and strategies to foster meaningful adaptation within the aviation sector will be essential for overcoming this resilience challenge. The newly released briefing serves as a resource for identifying climate change impacts of concern and conducting climate change risk assessments, enabling stakeholders to develop effective adaptation plans tailored to their specific operational contexts.

The briefing “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate” was developed in cooperation with 39 member organisations of the European Climate Change Adaptation Working Group.

Following the release of the briefing the Working Group will now be developing regionally‑focused guidance on climate impacts, risk assessment and adaptation measures to further support aviation stakeholders in developing climate resilience.

See for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2.