France, March 10 -- The French government on Monday unveiled its long-awaited third national climate adaptation plan, outlining 52 measures aimed at preparing the country for temperature rises that could reach 4C by the end of the century.

Presented by Ecological Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher, the plan follows two years of preparatory work and a public consultation that gathered nearly 6,000 contributions.

"There is a very strong expectation from local elected officials, particularly in coastal, mountain or forest communities, but also from healthcare professionals and nursing home residents, who are already experiencing the effects of global warming," Pannier-Runacher told French daily Le Monde.

The plan establishes a ref...