Transcript BDG HRVATSKA, ZAGREB

BGD FP CROATIA, ZAGREB
FOCAL POINT FOR CROATIA
Božidar Deduš
[email protected]
www.proning-dhi.hr
Belgrade, 02.04.2014.
(short version)
Recommendations:
Human Development Report
Croatia 2008, UNDP Croatia
A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE
• Improve data availability
Climate change and its impacts on • Improved modelling of environmental ana
society and economy in Croatia
economic systems
• Coordination of the activities of various
actors
• Integration of climate into planning
• Involve and engage for Croatian public
Integration of climate planning – As plans are made for
the next 20-30 years and beyond, climate and climate
change should be included as a factor. This includes the
development of spatial plans on the shore in order to
reduce the risk of raising sea levels, targeting subsidies
in agriculture in order to reduce climate vulnerability,
zoning and planning of energy to reduce emissions, but
also take into account changes in the ecological
conditions of the environment, to be prepared to deal
with health problems that can arise from heat waves,
and many other areas.
Impacts of climate change
Croatia
It is still very unclear exactly how global warming affects the
current conditions in the Republic of Croatia. But some
indicators of climate change are present in all sectors, such
as more frequent and intense droughts, precipitation, the
emergence of new types and new vector-borne diseases,
the increase in air and sea temperatures, etc. The visible
signs of climate change, for example, annual differences in
nature of the crop, increasing number of deaths in chronic
patients, rising sea levels, lengthening the tourist season,
and the development of new tourist destinations due to
changes in the local climate. Researchers are linking these
changes with climate change, but without further extensive
research that could not be verified.
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Republic CROATIA, May 2012
Zaviša Šimac, Ksenija Vitale
2.3.3. Floods
In the Croatian area there is high risk of flooding because
Croatia is located within the Danube basin and it is
strongly influenced by the Sava and Drava basin. Another
problem is the urban areas, where short and intense
rainfall combined with poor spatial planning cause
flooding, although there is flood protection. A large
percentage of concrete and asphalt surfaces and poor
sewage system in which come waste water and rainwater
are significant factor in the cause of flooding in urban
areas. According to estimates, 15% of Croatian territory is
in the area prone to flooding, not including coastal areas
where there is a risk of different types of flooding caused
by rain, sea or a combination of these factors.
CLIMATE CHANGES IN CROAITA
Klima i klimatske promjene
Državni hidrometeorološki zavod, Gric 3, HR-10000 Zagreb
Odjel za klimatološka istraživanja i primijenjenu klimatologiju
[email protected], http://meteo.hr
WWF MEDPO Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, Croatia, Zagreb, Sljeme, Dec 3-4, 2012
Climate scenario – „A2 scenario”:
• Constant population growth (~10 mlrd till 2050.)
• dominant regional economic growth but slower than in other
scenarios
• Constant CO2 concentration growth in 21. century, more in the 2nd
half
Observed climate changes in Croatia:
Rainfall:
• On regional scale bigger differences then with temperature
• Changes in amounts (increase / decrease)
• Increased areas hit by drought
• Increase of storm event frequency (exstreme or portion of the total
storm event quantity)
Sensitive areas - Republic of Croatia
Adaptation options of drainage
systems to climate change
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Physical (civil engineering) measures
Infiltration of precipitation
Separating combined into a separate system
Increasing the size of the collector
Overflow
Basins
Local tanks
Control and regulation
The use of streets system
Possible regulation options of surface
runoff inflow into sewerage system
The risk of flooding in urban space
• The city must provide a certain level of
security against floods caused by extreme
rainfall and sea level rise.
• The city must establish measures of readiness
to deal with unforeseen (extreme) events
(„Contingency planning”)
• The city must have clear procedures before,
during and after extreme rainfall or flooding
Organization of BGD CSEE (incl. Croatian partners)
PROPOSED CONCLUSIONS - draft:
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As a full member of the EU, Croatia is obliged to respect and implement the relevant EU directive specifically related to
environmental standards and protection of the environment. The Republic of Croatia is obliged to respect the guidelines of
the European Directive on climate change and act in terms of the implementation of activities aimed at reduction and
adaptation to climate change.
BGD concept as a pan-European response to climate change and awareness of the need for adaptation and mitigation of
climate change in urban area by applying the new concept of planning and realization of measures for adaptation and
mitigation of potential damage, is eligible for Croatia professional public and institutions as well as local governments and as
such represents a logical commitment in which professional and the general public must and can expected high quality and
long-term solutions to water-related infrastructure and the organization and regulation of city areas and urban areas.
Croatian Waters recognize the importance of the implementation of adaptation measures and the reduction of potential
damage from climate change and support the BDG concept of Croatia, Zagreb, particularly with regard to the
implementation of measures under the concept of BDG in terms of making a feasibility study and an application for
withdrawal of EU funds for projects of sewage and wastewater agglomerations in HR. Croatian Waters will ensure follow up
and support for implementation of the BGD project in Croatia.
Meteorological and hydrological institute of Croatia- DHMZ acknoledges the importance of the application of adaptation
measures and reduction of potential damage from climate change and support the concept of BDG Croatia, Zagreb and want
to be actively involved in the project.
City of Zagreb recognizes the importance of planning and implementation of mitigation measures and adaptation to climate
change.
City of Zagreb supports the launch of the project BGD Croatia, Zagreb and wishes to actively lead the activities related to the
implementation of the concept of BGD.
City of Zagreb will provide monitoring, active participation and support of the implementation of the concept BGD Croatia,
Zagreb. City of Zagreb wants to be actively involved in the network of cities connected by BGD project.
Croatian Waters, MHS and the City of Zagreb with the support of the academic community will be actively involved in the
organization of the seminar, which will project BDG Croatia, Zagreb bring closer to the professional and the general public.
The seminar will be held in the first half 2014.g.
It is necessary to ensure the openness to the professional and the general public and to introduce to them the objectives
of the project through the appropriate media.
Declaration BGD Croatia 2014. - draft
Starting from the fact that
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Project Blue Green Dream (Blue Green Dream-BGD) supported by the EU through the program EIT Climate KIC (Knowledge
and Innovation Community) and platforms: Sustainable Urban Systems (Sustainable City Systems).Climate-KIC
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Project Blue Green Dream is focused on innovations that link low-carbon development and enhance resilience to climate
change. The project supports this goal by focusing on the interaction of urban water infrastructure and urban green areas
and other urban eco-system, thus fulfilling the strategic challenge for the development of sustainable urban systems that
transforms from the concept of a centralized infrastructure energy, water, waste to decentralized but integrated systems.
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BGD concept of a pan-European response to climate change and awareness of the need for adaptation and mitigation of
climate change in urban area by applying the concept of planning, construction, management and implementation of
adaptation measures and mitigation of potential damage, is eligible for Croatia, professional and general public, Institutions
as well as Local government and as such represents a logical commitment in which the professional and general public
should and can expect good quality long-term solutions to water infrastructure, as well as the organization and regulation of
city area and urban spaces
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The combined effects of climate change and increased urbanization calls for effective planning of new and rehabilitation of
existing urban areas. This project offers ways to develop, test and promote solutions, linking research and development (R &
D) with development of new forms of business.
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The project provides multiple benefits, including: increased cities resistance to drought and the risk of flooding, reduced
water and air pollution, reduced noise levels, mitigated the effect of the urban heat island, increased health and comfort and
quality of life in cities, as well as a positive impact on biodiversity and urban agriculture.
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The project enables inclusion into current trends and access to knowledge, methods and tools of leading European
academic and professional institutions, and their swift implementation of the projects in Croatia.
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The Republic of Croatia as a full member of the EU has committed itself to respect and implement the relevant EU directive
specifically related to environmental standards and environmental protection. The Republic of Croatia is obliged to respect
the guidelines of the European Directive on climate change and act in terms of the implementation of activities aimed at
reduction of their negative impact and adaptation to climate change.
Signatories of this declaration:
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Recognize the importance of implementing adaptation measures and the reduction of potential damage from climate
change and support the concept of BDG Croatia, especially in terms of the implementation of measures under the concept
of BDG in terms of making studies (Feasibility) and applications for the use of EU funds for infrastructure projects
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Recognize the the importance of long-term application of the concept of BGD in all phases of planning, design, construction
and management of all types of buildings and urban systems
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Recognize the the importance of modeling, optimizing and quantifying the effectiveness of the measures planned