The Institute for Climate, Atmosphere and Water Research at BAS organizes an annual scientific conference in the field of climate, atmosphere and water. The present project "Climate Change, Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies" presents the eighth edition of this established international conference. The event will bring together scientists, experts, representatives of institutions, business and non-governmental sectors from Bulgaria, the Black Sea region and Europe to discuss current climate challenges. The main thematic areas include: regional climate changes and projections for the 21st century; analysis of extreme meteorological events (droughts, floods, heatwaves, storms) and their socio-economic impacts; vulnerability assessment of key sectors – water resources, agriculture, coastal zones, urban environment and urban heat island, biodiversity and human health; vulnerability of infrastructure (outdated water supply and sewerage systems and buildings), green spaces and adaptation measures; adaptation strategies at local, national and regional level; innovative approaches to sustainability. Expected contribution and results: the event will encourage young scientists through specialized sessions for PhD students and mentoring support. The conference will provide an exchange of scientific data and good practices, and will strengthen the links between science and business. Specific recommendations will be formulated for updating the National Adaptation Plan and the National Water Management Strategy. A conference proceedings is expected to be published, as well as expansion of the network of contacts and initiation of joint projects under programmes such as Horizon Europe, LIFE and the EEA Financial Mechanism. Format: three full working days (approx. 20 hours) and a half-day field visit. The scientific forum aims to contribute to increasing Bulgaria's resilience to accelerating climate risks, becoming a key platform for dialogue between science and policy.
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