Agrarian Economy 2020 Т. 13 № 1-2:86-94

The role of spatial planning in adaptation to climate changes

Loshakova Yu., Postgraduate Student
0000-0003-1083-1433
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Butenko E., Ph.D., Associate Professor
0000-0002-5923-5838
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
https://doi.org/10.31734/agrarecon2020.01.086

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Spatial planning has been defined as a mechanism to facilitate adaptation to climate changes. In the article, the authors consider the role of spatial planning as a climate change adaptation tool, describing common planning processes and instruments. Five spatial planning opportunities have been identified that have the potential to contribute to climate change adaptation. It mainly relates to the ability of spatial planning: – to act on the issues of a collective nature; – manage competing interests; – reduce uncertainty; – act as a repository of knowledge; – focus on the future, integrating a number of different systems.Planning methods and tools that can address climate change adaptation are presented and discussed in the research. Given these opportunities and recognized limitations in planning practices, the authors of the work identify three key spatial planning problems for adaptation, particularly developing a worldview; promoting equitable processes and outcomes and transforming planning systems from passive to initiative.Spatial planning is recognized as an effective tool that can mitigate a climate change and adapt to its inevitable impact. The spatial configuration of cities and towns, land use and development have a significant impact on the climate change, so spatial planning serves as an indicator for adopting adaptive responses to this change. It should be noted that there is a lack of academic research and literature on the role of spatial planning in developing strategies to improve adaptation processes to address climate change.Importantly, current empirical studies have found that land use planning is the most effective tool for reducing the impact and sensitivity to the adverse natural phenomena. In spatial planning,the main thing is knowledge of modern conditions and constant orientation to search for future improvements.

KEY WORDS

sustainable development, spatial planning, adaptation, climate change, sustainable use, management

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Article received 10.04.2020.