EBF responds to EU Commission on new climate resilience framework

The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation regarding the forthcoming European Climate Resilience Framework. This submission is part of an open public consultation process. The EBF's input aims to shape the new framework effectively. The consultation took place in Brussels on March 2, 2026. To effectively build resilience and support sound investment decisions, the EBF highlights the need for: * Stronger prevention frameworks, clearer risk ownership at municipal and regional levels, stable policies and predictable adaptation measures with clear targets, timelines, and predictable funding streams. * Public access to high-quality, harmonised and user-friendly data on location- and asset-specific climate vulnerabilities, including forward-looking information and centralised registries. * Strengthened national and local adaptation plans with a clear investment focus and strong investment-ready projects’ pipelines. * The integration of climate resilience into infrastructure-intensive sectors such as energy, transport and buildings, where long asset lifecycles require forward-looking risk management. * Enhanced local capacities and resources to support implementation. * Stronger advisory support to help stakeholders including households and SMEs to understand risks and possible, and easy to implement measures. * Easier access to funding for preventive resilience-building is crucial. This can be achieved via EU-level and national mechanisms, alongside public-private partnerships (PPP). These mechanisms should include funding structures that lower barriers for banks. This enables banks to support, underwrite, or invest in resilience projects, especially in regions most exposed to climate risks. * Greater capital-market readiness and standardised templates to facilitate financing at scale. Read the full response here For more information, please contact: Jānis Priekulis, Senior Policy Adviser – Sustainable Finance, j.priekulis@ebf.eu Denisa Avermaete, Head of Sustainable Finance, D.Avermaete@ebf.eu About the EBF: The European Banking Federation (EBF) represents the European banking sector, uniting national banking associations across the continent. The EBF is dedicated to fostering a thriving European economy. This economy should be supported by a stable, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystem. The EBF also aims for a flourishing society where financing is accessible to fund the aspirations of citizens, businesses, and innovators globally. Stay in touch with the EBF The EBF produces a daily and a weekly newsletter with European banking news and updates from national banking associations across Europe. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Popular Posts Sorry. No data so far. Recent Publications EBF response to European Commission’s Open Public Consultation for the new European climate resilience framework EBF Strongly Supports the Efforts to Reduce the Complexity and Increase the Usability of Sustainability-Related Disclosures for Capital Markets Real Estate and the Real Impact of the European Financial Regulation Vacancy: Trainee Legal & Social Affairs EBF Urges European Council to Accelerate the Financial Sector Simplification to Boost Europe’s Growth and Competitiveness The post EBF response to European Commission’s Open Public Consultation for the new European climate resilience framework appeared first on EBF.