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Integration of Climate Change Strategies into Policy and Planning for Regional Development: A Case Study of Greece.
| Title: | Integration of Climate Change Strategies into Policy and Planning for Regional Development: A Case Study of Greece. |
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| Authors: | Kalogiannidis, Stavros, Kalfas, Dimitrios, Papaevangelou, Olympia, Chatzitheodoridis, Fotios, Katsetsiadou, Katerina-Navsika, Lekkas, Efthymios |
| Source: | Land (2012); Mar2024, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p268, 23p |
| Abstract: | Climate change presents a pressing challenge to regional development, impacting economies, environments, and societies across the globe. Europe, with its diverse regions and commitment to sustainability, serves as a unique case study for exploring the integration of climate change strategies into regional policy and planning. The purpose of this study is to analyze the integration of climate change strategies into policy and planning for regional development in Europe, especially in Greece. Data was collected from 270 environmental experts across Greece using a questionnaire. The results highlight the significance of regional economic growth (gross regional product), infrastructure quality, educational attainment, and a conducive business environment as key measures of regional development. Opportunities arising from climate change strategy integration are explored, revealing economic benefits, environmental opportunities, social enhancements, and technological advancements. These opportunities not only mitigate climate change's adverse impacts but also foster innovation, economic growth, and community resilience. Successful integration can position regions as global leaders in sustainability and innovation. Correlation and regression analyses reveal that opportunities for integration and common climate change strategies positively influence regional development, while barriers exhibit a counterintuitive positive relationship. However, several barriers hinder integration efforts, including institutional fragmentation, resource constraints, conflicting political and economic priorities, and insufficient stakeholder engagement. This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between climate change, policy integration, and regional development in Greece. It supports the potential for regions to drive sustainability and innovation while navigating the challenges of climate change, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and prosperous future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Subject Terms: | REGIONAL development, GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, REGIONAL planning, CLIMATE change, TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, REGIONAL differences, INSTITUTIONAL environment |
| Geographic Terms: | GREECE |
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| ISSN: | 2073445X |
| DOI: | 10.3390/land13030268 |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
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