DIAGNOSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION POTENTIAL IN THE POMERANIAN PROVINCE: A KEY STEP IN ENSURING PREPAREDNESS FOR THE FUTURE

Climate change significantly impacts societies and the environment, causing extreme weatherevents, rising sea levels and droughts. This study evaluates the scope and nature of adaptationmeasures implemented by local government units (LGUs) in the Pomeranian Province, Poland. Itexamines the perceptions of LGUs and residents regarding the most dangerous and troublesomeweather phenomena associated with climate change. Additionally, it explores the preferredadaptation strategies, including resident early warning systems, empowering emergency servicesand increasing green spaces. The study further investigates individual actions perceived as mosteffective in mitigating climate change impacts, such as energy and water conservation. Finally, itassesses the acceptability of specific adaptation measures, with a focus on floodplain developmentrestrictions.