Limits to Adaptation on Climate Change in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Insights and Experiences

Abstract The article examines the systems of adaptive forest management in the Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and forest-steppe and steppe regions of the Central Black Earth region of Russia (within the Voronezh region) in the context of climate change, suggests measures for adaptive forest management. The concept of adaptive measures can be useful to rationalize and focus existing views on adaptation and restoration of forests. This area is designed to help reforestation, with particular attention to the ability of ecosystems to self-organize in the future and adapt to changing environmental conditions. adaptive capacity It is imperative to consider new or unparalleled ecosystems to ensure the best mix of ecosystem services in the face of future uncertainties. substantiation of improving models of forestry in the context of climate change and ensuring their practical implementation. Directions for further research in this area should relate to the development of risk-based planning approaches and multi-stakeholder decision-making.

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The impact of climate change on grapevines in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration ◽

10.1007/s41207-020-00206-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Goran Trbic ◽

Vlad imir Djurdjevic ◽

Mirjam Vujdinovic Mandic ◽

Marko Ivanisevic ◽

Raduska Cupac ◽

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Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Impact Of Climate Change ◽

The Impact

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Rural Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation in Laggard Transitional Economies: A Case from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11216079 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (21) ◽

pp. 6079 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ognjen Žurovec ◽

Pål Olav Vedeld

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Agricultural Practices ◽

Rural Livelihoods ◽

Household Survey ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Institutional Economic ◽

Quality Of Products ◽

Agricultural Regions

This study analyzes farm households’ adaptation in a broad livelihood context, showing how both household internal dynamics and broader external factors, such as agro-ecological, climatic, and institutional economic and political frame conditions, influence both the perception of and adaptation to climate variations and change. Nearly a third of the households in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) are engaged in agriculture as one livelihood strategy to cope with the multiple shocks experienced over the past three decades, resulting in economic decline and loss of income opportunities. Based on a household survey, we analyzed the livelihoods of households in three agricultural regions in BH: how they are affected by climate change, their perceptions of climatic change, as well as various household adaptation strategies. The results were discussed in the context of the sustainable livelihoods approach. Our results indicate that rural households are relatively asset poor and highly dependent on agriculture, irrespective of geographical location or wealth. Their access to assets is further constrained by the ongoing changes in economic and political structures and processes. Negative effects of climate change were reported in terms of yield decline and reduced quality of products. On a positive note, the level of adoption of different agricultural practices and technologies indicates signs of an overall intensification strategy of agricultural production in BH, as well as adaptation to the perceived changes in climate and climate variability using the available asset base.

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