Physical Climate Risks
Appendix A of the EU Taxonomy lists 28 physical climate hazards that need to be screened in the CRVA. For buildings, both chronic and acute risks matter.
Chronic Hazards
Long-term shifts in climate patterns that gradually affect building performance and resilience.
Heat stressTemperature
Changing temperatureTemperature
Temperature variabilityTemperature
Ocean acidificationWater
Saline intrusionWater
Sea level riseWater
Changing precipitation patternsWater
Coastal erosionSolid mass
Soil degradation and erosionSolid mass
SolifluctionSolid mass
Permafrost thawingSolid mass
Acute Hazards
Event-driven extreme weather risks that can cause immediate damage.
Heat waveTemperature
Cold wave / frostTemperature
WildfireTemperature
Tropical cycloneWind
Storm (incl. blizzard, dust, sand)Wind
TornadoWind
DroughtWater
Heavy precipitationWater
FloodWater
LandslideSolid mass
AvalancheSolid mass
Heat stress is the #1 urban climate risk
Urban areas amplify heat-related hazards through the heat island effect. Understanding microclimate conditions at your building site is essential for a robust CRVA.