The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural and Rural Development by 2030

Konrad Prandecki

doi:10.53098/wir042020/04

Authors

Konrad Prandecki Konrad Prandecki, PhD, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics, National Research Institute, 20 Świętokrzyska St., 00-002 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1576-5677

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53098/wir042020/04

Keywords:

climate change, agriculture, rural development, future studies

Abstract

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the modern world. In the long-term perspective, mankind must achieve climate neutrality in order not to lead to a breakdown in the development of civilization. This requires significant mitigation efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Over time, when the climate change is more affecting human life, adaptation measures are also needed. Some countries, including members states of the European Union, are making efforts to achieve the goal of climate neutrality. It involves a significant financial and organizational effort. The aim of the article is to indicate changes in agriculture and rural areas that may take place in the perspective of 2030 as a result of the climate change and the application of mitigating and adaptation policies. The article was written on the basis of the available literature.

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