Eagerly against climate changes – green-blue infrastructure in Czechowice-Dziedzice commune

About this project

<p>The project goal is to adjust the Czechowice-Dziedzice Commune to climate changes and their effects, in particular, in the scope of increasing retention capacity and rainwater infiltration. This results from Commune’s location near mountain areas and the occurrence of numerous water courses within its territory. The project will also be a response to such effects of climate changes as droughts and extreme heat waves or urban island of heat phenomena.</p> <p>The project envisages realization of a number of investments in the scope of green-blue infrastructure within the Czechowice-Dziedzice Commune, including: - building retention reservoirs - planting of green areas - assembly of green bus-stop sheds - making of rain gardens-building pedestrian-bike routes along with Energy-saving streetlight system Educational-information actions designated to increase awareness regarding, i.e. climate changes are also a project element.</p> <p>Project effect will be the adjustment of Czechowice-Dziedzice Commune to climate changes. Capacity of water retention system will increase, and the effects of drought and extreme heat will be limited.</p> <p>All inhabitants of the Czechowice-Dziedzice Commune and visitors in the area will benefit from the project. It will improve the quality of natural environment and conditions of biodiversity growth.</p> <p>Partner in this project is association called INTBAU Norway, which focus on traditional building and balanced development of urban areas, in line with environment. Partner will participate in conference opening the project and in one schooling. Partner will share his knowledge and experience in urban development projects, putting emphasis on environmental and climate changes related issues. This will cause added value, helping the authorities of Czechowice-Dziedzice commune to better understand the topic, by seing examples of good practises.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

How the project benefited from having a donor project partner? It has been enriched with knowledge and experience. The main results from a bilateral level- Better quality of implemented projects, modeled on solutions from Norway incl. Oslo Plans to continue the bilateral cooperation- More projects are planned.

Project partners

• INTBAU Norway Donor project partner· Norway