Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures for the Gulf of Gdańsk region in relation to sea threats

Climate change is no longer a myth as each year many societies are affected by the change consequences while coastal areas, inhabited by c. 60% of the world’s population, are especially vulnerable due to a large number of impacts, including real sea related threats. Implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures as well as and challenging climate change threats must be among the top priority issues for decision makers of all levels. This study presents the results of the critical analyses of environment and climate related change, publicly available documents in the key economic and touristic region of Poland, the Gulf of Gdansk. The authors have evaluated the detailed points in the process of identifying the awareness of climate change and implemented measures. The results show relatively high awareness of climate change related threats, however, not enough little information and plans for the ocean/sea related threats and hazards. Very few mitigation and adaptation tools and measures have been found with respect to the sea threats. The authors compare the findings with available knowledge of climate change, measures undertaken in some ports and port cities and reflect on the urgent need of implementing multidisciplinary efforts to foster the effective management of coastal areas for the sustainable and safe future.