Analysis of the impact of climate changes and resulting the reform adaptation measures taken by the European Union Cover Image

Analiza skutków zmian klimatu i wynikających z nich działań adaptacyjnych podejmowanych przez Unię Europejską
Analysis of the impact of climate changes and resulting the reform adaptation measures taken by the European Union

Author(s): Dorota Michalak
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: climate change effects; adaptation to climate change; adaptation strategy of the EU

Summary/Abstract: Preventing climate change is a strategic priority for the European Union. The EU is trying to reduce its own emissions of greenhouse gases, and encourages other countries and regions to take similar action. The purpose of this article is to present the effects of climate change in three dimensions: economic, social and natural, which indicate how important the measures to adapt to climate changes are, including the latest adaptation strategy to climate change and the LIFE project discussed in the paper. Opposing climate change entails costs, but refraining from action adaptation is much more expensive in the long term. Investing in green technologies reducing CO2 emissions drives economic development by generating new work space and enhances the competitiveness of the European Union.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 416
  • Page Range: 104-112
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish