Climate-change induced uncertainties, risks and opportunities for the coal-based region of Silesia: Stakeholders' perspectives
Tadeusz Skoczkowski , Sławomir Bielecki , Maksymilian Kochański , Katarzyna Korczak
Abstract
Transformation of coal-dependent regions in the European Union has received much lower research interest than industry decarbonisation. Moreover, even if territorial strategies are proposed, positive aspects are highlighted, while the risks are neglected or not addressed explicitly. In this context, we explore transition stakeholders’ beliefs and perception about political, economic, social, environmental and technological risks and opportunities for the coal-dependent region of Silesia (Poland) – the largest European coal region. A multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary assessment of risks and opportunities demonstrates that all stakeholders but NGOs consider the consequences of climate change-induced uncertainties unambiguously negative. The territorial analysis of Silesian counties based on the Prevalent Vulnerability Index scoring shows that virtually all counties with the ongoing coal mining activity are expected to face difficulties with adapting to changes.Author | |
Journal series | Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, ISSN 2210-4224, (N/A 140 pkt) |
Issue year | 2019 |
Pages | 1-22 |
Publication size in sheets | 1.05 |
Keywords in English | Coal mining, Poland, Decarbonisation, Coal-intensive region, Regional transition |
ASJC Classification | ; ; |
DOI | DOI:10.1016/j.eist.2019.06.001 |
Language | en angielski |
Score (nominal) | 140 |
Score source | journalList |
Score | = 140.0, 20-10-2019, ArticleFromJournal |
Publication indicators | = 0; : 2016 = 1.148; : 2017 = 5.265 (2) |
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* presented citation count is obtained through Internet information analysis and it is close to the number calculated by the Publish or Perish system.
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