The COMPASS project’s recent scientific publication, “Attribution of flood impacts shows strong benefits of adaptation in Europe since 1950”, was presented at two high-level expert meetings in October and November 2025 by Dr. Dominik Paprotny.
The first presentation took place at the 37th Meeting of the Working Group Floods, organised by Directorate-General for Environment of the European Commission on 24 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark (hybrid format). The meeting brought together 79 registered participants, including flood risk experts from EU Member States, Norway and Turkey, as well as representatives from NGOs, business associations and various European Commission services.
The second presentation was delivered on 12 November 2025 at a virtual meeting of the Expert Group HIRI of the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine. The meeting gathered approximately 20 flood risk experts from Germany, the Netherlands and France.
Both presentations highlighted key findings of the COMPASS study, demonstrating the significant role that adaptation measures have played in reducing flood impacts across Europe since 1950. The discussions provided valuable opportunities to engage with policy experts and river basin authorities, further strengthening the science–policy interface central to the COMPASS project.
COMPASS continues to contribute to European and international dialogues on climate risk attribution and adaptation policy through evidence-based research and stakeholder engagement.
