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Perceptions of the Barriers to the Implementation of a Successful Climate Change Policy in Bulgaria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a significant issue facing humanity. The World Health Organization (WHO) designates climate change as the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century. Bulgaria is under imminent threat from climate change. The country is projected to experience a temperature increase of up to 4 °C by 2100. This will lead to changes in precipitation patterns, resulting in numerous consequences. These include reduced water storage, impacts on public health, disruptions in agricultural production, stress on the country’s biodiversity and forests, damage to infrastructure and private property, changes in tourism patterns, and many other potential issues. Climate change has recently become a significant concern in Bulgaria due to its impact on ecosystems, the economy, society, and infrastructure. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the barriers to climate adaptation in Bulgaria, integrating sources from the literature with empirical data gathered from a survey. By employing cluster analysis, this research identifies five primary groups of barriers, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities involved in this process. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on climate adaptation and hold the potential to guide policy development aimed at addressing these challenges.

Source: Climate

DOI: 10.3390/cli13020040

Authors: Kliment Minev Naydenov, Antonina Traykova Atanasova

Institution: Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Policy and Economics

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172