North-West-Czechia
Workshop “Cheb as a climate-resilient city”, Czech Republic
The participatory workshop Cheb as a climate-resilient city was held on the 25th of August 2020 with 13 key stakeholders from various fields, including the major of the city. The aim of the workshop was to initiate the multi-stakeholder process of adaptation planning and to prompt the discussion among stakeholders. During the workshop, stakeholders discussed the risks and impacts of climate change in their municipality, mapped the most affected locations and prioritised adaptation measures. The workshop and its results will serve as a basis for a co-development of adaptation strategy for Cheb, which should be finished in the first half of 2021.
Results of 2nd participatory workshop in Litoměřice
The 2nd participatory workshop in Litoměřice took place on 31st October 2017. Twelve stakeholders were acquainted with the results of previous workshop and were asked to assess their perception of different types of adaptation measures from different perspectives in the context of possible implementation in Litoměřice. Beside the outher important results, it was shown, that adaptation measures with the highest priority among the stakeholder are: (i) rainwater retention and re-use for irrigation; (ii) permeable surfaces (increasing share), and (iii) trees and alleys (see Fig. 1). Obtained results are to be reflected in adaptation strategy, which is being prepared.
Fig. 1. Priority assessment of different types of adaptation measures among the stakeholders in Litoměřice.
Results of 2nd participatory workshop in Ústí nad Labem
The 2nd participatory workshop in Ústí nad Labem took place on 1st December 2017. As in Litoměřice, eleven participating stakeholders were acquainted with the results of previous workshop and were asked to assess their perception of different types of adaptation measures from different perspectives in the context of possible implementation in Ústí nad Labem. It was shown, that adaptation measures with highest priority among the stakeholder are: (i) permeable surfaces (increasing share), (ii) trees and alleys, and (iii) rainwater retention and re-use for irrigation (see Fig. 2). Preferred adaptation measures are similar to those identified by the stakeholders in Litoměřice.
Fig. 2. Priority assessment of different types of adaptation measures among the stakeholders in Ústí nad Labem.
Adaptation strategy of Litoměřice has been finalized
Within the LIFE LOCAL ADAPT project we cooperated with the Litoměřice city council representatives on the development of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for Litoměřice city. As part of the SECAP plan, Adaptation Strategy of the city has been formulated in close cooperation with LIFE LOCAL ADAPT project. The Adaptation Strategy is focusing on climate change-related problems (such as heatwaves and extreme heat, extreme precipitation and insufficient rainwater retention, floods and drought) and consequent adaptation solutions. The identified adaptation measures focused mainly on use of nature-based solutions as well as technical measures (e.g. buildings adaptation to changing climate). Litoměřice city council approved the SECAP of Litoměřice on 13th September 2018.
