<p>The negative effects of climate change are particularly intense in cities and urbanized areas. This results from the specificity of urban development, soil sealing and fragmentation of natural systems. A number of these new challenges that cities face require seeking adaptive solutions. It is important to remember, however, that the methods of shaping urban adaptation policy will also differ depending on the scale of the city. Our study is the result of the work of an interdisciplinary team focused on analysis, consultation and choosing the best direction for urban adaptation to climate change. Blue and green infrastructure with all its multi-beneficial aspects was chosen as an universal solution to strengthen climate change adaptation capacity that could be easily implemented in small cities. It was particularly important to select solutions for specific locations with all their conditions, as well as to create synergy between solutions addressed to greenery and water. The selection of these actions was based on basic criteria - scale and ease of implementation and relatively low cost of the realization. The proposed activities are both technical and organizational, as well as informational and educational in nature. The latter aspect is especially relevant in smaller cities due to limited investment budgets. The authors also conclude that further research will need to be aimed both at finding comprehensive solutions for adaptation to climate change for medium and small towns and at perceiving their broader context, such as the importance of the urban- rural relationship.</p>

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Blue and green solutions in small cities - towards empowered climate change adaptability

  • Justyna Gorgoń,
  • Patrycja Obłój

摘要

The negative effects of climate change are particularly intense in cities and urbanized areas. This results from the specificity of urban development, soil sealing and fragmentation of natural systems. A number of these new challenges that cities face require seeking adaptive solutions. It is important to remember, however, that the methods of shaping urban adaptation policy will also differ depending on the scale of the city. Our study is the result of the work of an interdisciplinary team focused on analysis, consultation and choosing the best direction for urban adaptation to climate change. Blue and green infrastructure with all its multi-beneficial aspects was chosen as an universal solution to strengthen climate change adaptation capacity that could be easily implemented in small cities. It was particularly important to select solutions for specific locations with all their conditions, as well as to create synergy between solutions addressed to greenery and water. The selection of these actions was based on basic criteria - scale and ease of implementation and relatively low cost of the realization. The proposed activities are both technical and organizational, as well as informational and educational in nature. The latter aspect is especially relevant in smaller cities due to limited investment budgets. The authors also conclude that further research will need to be aimed both at finding comprehensive solutions for adaptation to climate change for medium and small towns and at perceiving their broader context, such as the importance of the urban- rural relationship.