Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Plan Development in Prahova (AtenuareClimPh)
Territorial Administrative Unit Prahova County ·Romania
About this project
<p>Climate change is one of biggest threats to the environment, expected to become more pronounced. Considering the important role of local authorities, in Ploiesti were identified certain problems that affect the capacity of municipality to cope with climate change, the need to adapt and mitigate the effects produced, such as: (i) lack of knowledge about its impact; (ii) lack of skills to perform vulnerability and risk analysis; (iii) lack of skills to take action to mitigate and adapt; (iv) poor information and lack of a core of planning, coordination, monitoring of actions in order to adapt and mitigate the effects. The project aims increasing the capacity of Ploiesti Municipality to face challenges caused by climate change, by integrating knowledge about this phenomenon locally, raising awareness at the local administration and community, and reducing adverse effects of pollution throughout 2 specific objectives: OS1- Developing knowledge and improving the capacity to manage climate change and their impact by developing strategies and plans for mitigation and adaptation to climate change in Ploiesti, and, OS2- Raising awareness of the challenges posed by climate change and the need of adaptation, as well as the need to mitigate its effects and the responsiveness of the local public authority in the current context, through information and employee involvement at the authority level local public.</p> <p>The relevant project results are: 1 impact study that highlights the influence of climatic parameters of interest; elaboration of 1 Ploiesti Municipality plan to adaptation to climate change (including 1 flood hazard and risk map on large river basins); analysis and design of geothermally heated gardens; 1 system to monitoring endangered species, carried with public and private financial support; 1 special management plan for natural habitats; 1 guide of good practice in the forestry flied; conducting workshops and information and publicity activities.</p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The Project Partner - University of Island, shared with Romanian Partners its experience, bringing added value on developing specific studies related to climate changes topic (as example in formation on "Heated Gardens to Mitigate and Fight Climate Change – A Modular Design").
Project partners
- University of Iceland Donor project partner· Iceland
- Ploisti City Hall Project partner· Romania
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest Project partner· Romania