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Description
The main expected achievements of the Project are: new systematic approach to reaction on climate change displayed in the Action plan, reduction of CO2 thanks to measures carried out within the Project, implementation of adaptation measures that will improve urban climate adaptability in the selected locality and serve as the pilot ones for the whole city and participation of broad public and all relevant actors in the Project activities aimed at increase climate awareness and knowledge in the city of Banská Bystrica.
The following measures will be carried out within the Project:
- Elaboration of the key document “the Action Plan for mitigation of and adaptation to the Climate Change of Banská Bystrica city (APMA)” setting out climate objectives and measures, including an detail implementation plan,
- Realization of mitigation measures focusing on the most populated city borough in the Banská Bystrica city (Fončorda), on new climate management of the urban forests, on changing means of transport in favour of bicycles and walking, etc.),
- Realization of adaptation measures in Fončorda (rain gardens, shadowing of playgrounds, planting greenery, creation of fruit garden, replacement of impermeable surfaces for permeable ones etc.),
- Improvement of early warning information
The Project is aimed at the inhabitants (general public) of the city of Banská Bystrica, with focus on the most vulnerable groups in terms of climate change negative impacts (children 0-4 and Elderly 75+, people with chronic diseases).
The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – Oslo Metropolitan University (NIBR) is involved in the Project as the Donor Project Partner. NIBR will contribute knowledgably to the correct setting of the climate policy in Banská Bystrica City. Within this process it brings new ideas to designing of the Action plan for mitigation and adaptation and to prioritizing adaptation and mitigation measures.
Summary of project results
The Project aimed to address following challenges in the field of climate change adaptation and mitigation:
- preparation of the Action Plan for mitigation and adaptation to the Climate Change of Banska Bystrica city,
- realization of mitigation measures focusing on new climate management of the urban forests, on changing means of transport in favour of bicycles and walking, etc.,
- realization of adaptation measures focusing on rain gardens, shadowing of playgrounds, planting greenery, creation of fruit garden, replacement of impermeable surfaces for permeable ones etc.,
- improvement of early warning information.
Following Project activities were implemented within the Project:
- approval of the Action Plan for mitigation and adaptation to the Climate Change of Banska Bystrica city setting out climate objectives and measures, including an detail implementation plan (climatological assessment, vulnerability assessment, CO2 inventory, implementation mechanism atc.),
- non-intervention forest management,
- purchase of e-bicycles and e-scooters for employees of the city office,
- replacement of new interior lamps and heating bodies,
- increase of climate awareness and knowledge in the city of Banska Bystrica,
- reconstruction of the kindergarden Salgotarianska,
- installation of public intelligent outdoor LED lighting,
- creation of rain gardens, fruit gardens and shading the playgrounds,
- replacement of impermeable surfaces for permeable,
- planting trees and greenery,
- development of software early warning system in urban areas.
Overall, 26 climate change measures were carried out in the city.
The Project reached completion of 1 Action plan for mitigation and adaptation to the Climate Change of Banska Bystrica city with an impact on 1.36 % of Slovak population benefiting from living in more climate change resilient and responsive urban areas.
Summary of bilateral results
Bilateral Partner, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – Oslo Metropolitan University (NO), provided supportive expertise for action plan of city of Banská Bystrica.