Climate change, its causes and impacts. Opportunities for mitigation and adaptation. Cover Image

Zmiany klimatu, ich przyczyny i skutki – możliwości przeciwdziałania i adaptacji.
Climate change, its causes and impacts. Opportunities for mitigation and adaptation.

Author(s): Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; climate change; CO2; IPCC; adaptation; climate protection; climate policy; global warming;

Summary/Abstract: This article reviews the observational evidence of climate change and discusses its mechanisms, impacts, and projections for the future with particular reference to Poland. Discussion with skeptical theses regarding climate change is also presented. Since much of the expected impact of climate change is adverse, effective mitigation and adaptation activities are necessary. This statement is also valid for Poland, even if Poland is not especially adversely affected by global warming.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 9-30
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish