Subcarpathian region, Poland
Regional Replicators
About the region
Geography: Podkarpackie (the Subcarpathian region) lies on the eastern border of the EU, sharing borders with Ukraine and Slovakia, in the northeastern outer part of the Carpathian Mountains. Mountains make up 46% of the region’s total area. Podkarpackie is home to outstanding ecosystems, including virgin forests and grasslands, which are biodiversity hotspots and habitats for large species. It is also a crucial source of freshwater, feeding two major rivers. Climate forecasts point to more irregular and heavier rainfall and more frequent, intense heatwaves, increasing the risk of floods, erosion and landslides.
Key sectors: Aviation Valley (aerospace industry), tourism and traditional agriculture
Role: Replicator region
Climate challenges in Podkarpackie
- Water retention issues and risk of flash floods in mountain valleys
- Threats to biodiversity in the pristine Carpathian forests
- Need for a sustainable energy transition in rural mountain areas
What has been done so far
Podkarpackie is currently developing its replication plan within MountResilience.
Key partners
- Podkarpackie Innovation Centre (PCI)
- Local Government of the Podkarpackie Province
Media/Press
Discover the EU projects boosting resilience in your region
Zmiany klimatyczne, monitorowanie rzek. Podkarpacie dołączyło do międzynarodowego projektu Informacja pochodzi ze strony Polskiego Radia Rzeszów Źródło
Klimat się zmienia i to dość gwałtownie. Co zrobić, by zmiany te były możliwie bezbolesne dla mieszkańców Podkarpacia?
