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The HELIX Project (High-End cLimate Impacts and eXtremes) was a significant research initiative funded by the European Union, aimed at understanding the impacts of global warming, specifically focusing on scenarios where the increase in global temperatures reaches 2°C, 4°C, and 6°C above pre-industrial levels. Conducted from 2013 to 2017, this project brought together various scientific institutions across Europe to assess the potential effects of these high-end climate scenarios on ecosystems, infrastructure, and human populations.

HELIX aimed to provide robust, integrated assessments that could inform both mitigation and adaptation strategies. The project’s research covered a wide range of topics, including changes in extreme weather events, sea-level rise, impacts on water resources, food security, and biodiversity. By analyzing the risks associated with these higher levels of warming, HELIX contributed valuable insights to the global conversation on climate change, helping policymakers and communities understand the potential severe impacts and the urgent need for action to limit global warming.