Science in response to anthropopressure-induced change 2800-SRA-USS-1-S1

Objective of the course: Presentation in a comprehensive and synthetic way of the current state of knowledge in the field of global climate change and its causes. Presentation of the basic relationships existing between the climate and its changes and the formation of the natural environment and its impact on humans. Knowledge of the legal, organizational, natural and functional conditions for environmental protection. Learning the principles of shaping and using space in conditions of sustainable development. Learning environmental protection terminology and its application in spatial policy and environmental protection.

Course content: Definitions and terminology relating to climate change. The climate system and climate-forming factors. Causes of climate change. Climate of the period of instrumental observations. Consequences of the expected climate change for the natural environment and man. Climate models and future climate change scenarios. Impact on human activities. City climate and types of topoclimates. Definition of water resources, their assessment (quantitative and qualitative), use and protection. Threats related to the occurrence of water excess and shortage (flash floods, river floods, droughts). Actions related to adaptation to climate change in urban areas: from adaptation plans to the implementation of specific projects (hard and soft technical infrastructure). European environmental policy. Threats and types of degradation of environmental resources in Europe. Methods and possibilities of counteracting threats and environmental degradation. Spatial policy and environmental protection in spatial planning. Sustainable development - concept and practice. The implementation of green and blue infrastructure in cities.