Climate change adaptation policy in rural development strategy for Poland
2018
Trystula, A., University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Poland)
The European Union’s policies take into consideration climate change and its adverse effect on most sectors of the economy. The ‘European Union strategy on adaptation to climate change’ adopted by the Council of Europe in 2013, is one of the most important adaptation initiatives addressing sustained changes in climate conditions, which affect, among others, rural areas. The EU’s strategy complements actions taken by the member states, facilitating the exchange of information and mutual experience with reference to climate change predictions and the implementation of measures preventing or limiting the damage. Rural areas in Poland constitute over 90 % of the total territory, which makes them crucial for economic, social, natural and landscape development. Over the years, the catastrophic atmospheric events experienced in Poland have upset the balance of the local economy, particularly in agriculture, energy and transportation. The geographic, economic, social and environmental diversity of Poland makes it difficult to design uniform adaptation measures for the whole country. It is therefore necessary to develop solutions not only at the national level, but also dedicated to particular regions, which would allow for their distinct character. The aim of this work is to indicate the role and significance of both European and domestic measures in the adaptation of rural areas to climate change, leading to solutions, which will significantly limit the incidence of natural hazards (e.g., floods, hurricanes, thunderstorms, intense precipitation, landslides, heatwaves) or minimize their negative impact on the economy in general.
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