Response to Climate Change in the Banska Bystrica City

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The main expected achievements of the Project are:&nbsp; new systematic approach to reaction on climate change displayed in the Action plan, reduction of CO2 thanks to measures carried out within the Project, implementation of adaptation measures that will improve urban climate adaptability in the selected locality and serve as the pilot ones for the whole city and participation of broad public and all relevant actors in the Project activities aimed at increase climate awareness and knowledge in the city of Banská Bystrica. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The following measures will be carried out within the Project:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Elaboration of the key document “the Action Plan for mitigation of and adaptation to the Climate Change of Banská Bystrica city (APMA)” setting out climate objectives and measures, including an detail implementation plan,</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Realization of mitigation measures focusing on the most populated city borough in the Banská Bystrica city (Fončorda), on new climate management of the urban forests, on changing means of transport in favour of bicycles and walking, etc.),</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Realization of adaptation measures in Fončorda (rain gardens, shadowing of playgrounds, planting greenery, creation of fruit garden, replacement of impermeable surfaces for permeable ones etc.),</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Improvement of early warning information </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The Project is aimed at the inhabitants (general public) of the city of Banská Bystrica, with focus on the most vulnerable groups in terms of climate change negative impacts (children 0-4 and Elderly 75+, people with chronic diseases). </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – Oslo Metropolitan University (NIBR) is involved in the Project as the Donor Project Partner. NIBR will contribute knowledgably to the correct setting of the climate policy in Banská Bystrica City. Within this process it brings new ideas to designing of the Action plan for mitigation and adaptation and to prioritizing adaptation and mitigation measures. </span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

Bilateral Partner, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – Oslo Metropolitan University (NO), provided supportive expertise for action plan of city of Banská Bystrica.

Project partners

• Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – Oslo Metropolitan University Donor project partner· Norway