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Mechanizmy polityki klimatycznej polskich samorządów
The climate change policy mechanisms of Polish local governments

Author(s): Katarzyna Szmigiel-Rawska
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Rural and urban sociology
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: climate change; local government; local knowledge orders; climate policy

Summary/Abstract: The paper describes the effects of the policy of Polish cities concerning climate change. The study uses a questionnaire carried out in all Polish municipalities, and four case studies. The analysis is based on the concept of local knowledge orders. In Polish local government policy, instead of talking of climate change, the officials prefer referring to efficiency in obtaining external funds, savings, or actions meant to raise the quality of life. The term climate change policy is rarely used.

  • Issue Year: 18/2017
  • Issue No: 67
  • Page Range: 48-64
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English, Polish