Table 1 Western Balkan laws and measures in response to climate change
From: Climate change and agriculture management: Western Balkan region analysis
Country | Laws | Agriculture |
|---|---|---|
Republic of Serbia | The Law on Climate Change was adopted | Rehabilitation of drainage and irrigation infrastructure. Flood risk reduction and water resources management |
Albania | The Law on Climate Change has been adopted, representing the legal basis for the adoption of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) from 2021 to 2030 | Afforestation and barriers to protect arable land from erosion are crucial. Introduction of drip irrigation systems and modernization of existing systems |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | The 2020–2030 Climate Change Adaptation and Low Emission Development Strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina is prepared in 2021 | High priority investments with a goal of rehabilitation and modernization of irrigation systems |
Montenegro | In December 2019, Montenegro adopted the Law on Protection from the Negative Impacts of Climate Change | Development of a drought adaptation plan in conditions of increased climate variability. Establishment of a national network within agrometeorological observations |
Republic of North Macedonia | The Republic of North Macedonia has approved an Energy Development Strategy until 2040, making it the first country in the Western Balkans to consider abolishing coal by 2030 | Harmonization of agrarian policy with climate change and strengthening of agricultural institutions. In addition, it is necessary to invest in infrastructure and greater support for agricultural farms |