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Slovenia Implements LIFE4ADAPT Project to Enhance Climate Change Resilience

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Slovenia has launched the integral project LIFE Adapting to climate change (LIFE4ADAPT), a critical step towards the long-term and systemic resilience of the country to the effects of climate change. The project addresses one of the most pressing challenges of modern times, aiming to realize sustainable development by promoting cooperation, knowledge, and action at all levels of governance. Climate change is already having a significant impact on Slovenia, causing more frequent and intense weather extremes, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, storms, and fires. The project, led by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, includes 14 partners and five affiliated organizations from the scientific, administrative, non-governmental, and local spheres. The project's value is 26.6 million euros, with 14.2 million euros contributed by the European Union.

Key Takeaways:

  • The LIFE4ADAPT project aims to enhance Slovenia's climate change resilience by promoting cooperation, knowledge, and action at all levels of governance.
  • The project addresses one of the biggest challenges of modern times, aiming to realize sustainable development.
  • Climate change is causing significant impacts on agriculture, forestry, water resources, human health, biodiversity, and infrastructure in Slovenia.
  • The project includes 14 partners and five affiliated organizations from various spheres, including the scientific, administrative, non-governmental, and local spheres.
  • The project value is 26.6 million euros, with 14.2 million euros contributed by the European Union.
  • The project will be implemented until 2032 and will include key activities such as establishing the National Center for Climate Analysis and Projections (ARSO), strengthening interdepartmental cooperation, and upgrading the www.samo1planet.si portal.
  • The project will also include 14 pilot projects in the fields of agriculture, forestry, health, economy, and nature, as well as development of educational programs for teachers, students, professionals, and public administration.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food will develop an online application for first response to damaging events on agricultural land, and the Ministry will coordinate the establishment of five regional demonstration centers for agricultural adaptation.
  • The project includes extensive educational and promotional activities, and a final evaluation of the effects, analysis of costs and benefits, and proposals for further implementation after 2032 will be carried out.

Statistics:

  • Project value: 26.6 million euros
  • European Union contribution: 14.2 million euros
  • Number of partners: 14
  • Number of affiliated organizations: 5
  • Project duration: Until 2032
  • Number of pilot projects: 14
  • Areas of focus: Agriculture, forestry, health, economy, and nature

Sources:

  • Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy
  • LIFE Adapting to climate change (LIFE4ADAPT) project
  • European Union
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food
  • Contify.com

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