Recent research indicates Europe is becoming the fastest-warming continent as global temperatures rise. This trend is worsened by its proximity to the Arctic and polar regions, which experience more intense effects of climate change. The continent has experienced an unparalleled rise in heat, with temperatures escalating by around 2.3°C since the end of the 19th century, doubling the global norm. Over the last four decades, a rise in extreme weather occurrences like storms, heatwaves, and floods has resulted in notable human casualties, particularly in Europe, where heat-related fatalities have increased by 30% in the past 2 decades. Climate change brings diverse challenges to Europe, impacting human health, glaciers, the economy, and energy. Hence, adaptation measures like resilient infrastructure and natural solutions are vital. Yet, Europe needs to update its standards for the structural design of buildings and civil engineering to address growing climate risks. The European Union is committed to combating climate change through targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and proposes to cut down net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.