Serbian Green Party Proposes Five Climate Adaptation Measures Amid Record Heatwave

The Green-Left Front (ZLF) is urging Serbia to implement five critical measures to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change. The party highlighted that these challenges are no longer a future concern but a present reality demanding immediate action.

Recent data underscores the severity of the climate crisis in Serbia. The portal Klima101 reported that Belgrade endured its longest-ever streak of consecutive tropical days, with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius for 22 days. This surpasses the previous record of 21 consecutive hot days set in 1994.

ZLF asserts that climate policy must be integrated into the fundamental aspects of urban development, water management, forest conservation, energy production, and agricultural support. The party's proposed key measures focus on "defending cities from heat," ensuring "people's energy independence," and establishing "strong civil protection."

Further recommendations include safeguarding rivers and dedicating 25% of the country's territory to natural reserves. Additionally, ZLF advocates for a transition to drought-resistant organic agriculture. The party stressed that the challenges faced require urgent and decisive action to build resilience against climate change.