Face au climat

Water has been integral to Dutch life, long seen as an ally. Now it is becoming their greatest threat. Anne Quéméré explores the major floods that struck the Netherlands and meets those committed to combating the relentless rise in water levels.

Romania, a country nestled in the heart of the Balkans and bordered by the Black Sea, now faces two major challenges of climate change: the growing lack of water in the south of the country, and conversely devastating floods in the east.

Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, where there is frequent drought. The daily lives of the residents have been drastically changed by the water scarcity. Scientists and farmers are now developing new solutions to tackle the dry soil.