Climate Change in Eastern Europe

Priority actions on climate change adaptation in the countries of Eastern Europe

SECTOR

POLICY AND MEASURES

COUNTRIES

BELARUS MOLDOVA UKRAINE

Upgrading agrometeorological monitoring network Risk insurance Introduction of environmentally safe plant protection agents Studies for expanding irrigated farming Modernization of irrigation systems Introduction of drought-resistant species and varieties Earlier spring-sowing time Control of erosion and the use of low-productivity soils Expansion of forest area

AGRICULTURE

Pest control and increasing the resilience of forest ecosystems

Reduction of risk of forest fires Adaptation of forest management to changing natural boundaries

FORESTRY

Improved protection, restoration and use of forests Adaptation of forests to law or excessive moisture Upgrading hydrological monitoring networks Introduction of basin principles in water management Integrated flood protection Systematic afforestation in river basins

WATER

More efficient use of available water resources Broad introduction of water-saving technologies Implementation of energy-saving measures Increased share of local, alternative and renewable sources of energy More efficient use of fuel and energy resources Development of energy infrastructure and the diversification of energy supply Economic motivation of environmentally-friendly transport Upgrading transport infrastructure Upgrading health-care infrastructure Development of adaptation to extreme weather events and urgent responce capacities Studies for constructing underground water reservoirs

ENERGY

TRANSPORT

HEALTH PROTECTION

Sources: Fifth National Communication of the Republic of Belarus, 2009; the Action plan on mitigation and adaptation of the economy sectors to climate change in Moldova for 2009-2013, expert data.

Produced by ZOI Environment Network, 2011.