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financial dimension, but increasingly a social and environmental one. Growing
awareness in society of the environmental consequences of using specific
energy sources also leads to rethinking the ways of using energy. Energy

consumption today has become the subject of many both analyses and
promoted consumer behaviour in society.
Unfortunately, the transformation to the use of natural energy is not possible
immediately and this must take into account the need for different strategies in
the face of the intensifying effects of climate change. Two approaches are
generally mentioned: a climate change "mitigation" strategy and
a climate change "adaptation" strategy. Depending on the model adopted,
the transition to natural energy use will be faster or slower. "Mitigation" of climate
change will mean the gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
responsible for global warming, i.e. trying to halt climate change. The strategy

of "adaptation" to climate change will be expressed by reducing the
vulnerability of ecosystems and socio-economic systems, while strengthening
their resilience to the inevitable effects of an ever-changing climate.
Climate change poses challenges and threats to the environment and the
economy. They can be considered both on a micro and macro scale. They are
most often associated with an increase in extreme weather events, can result
in the loss of natural resources, and often also affect the health or life of people
and ecosystems. Knowing the consequences and being able to follow them is

becoming a key factor today in increasing the ability to choose appropriate
solutions on not only a state-wide or international level, but also on an individual
level. The implementation of specific strategies and tools in business practice
will allow you to join in the actions taken to protect the environment and
improve the quality of life.

AUTHORS:
Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (RRDA):

• Marek Duda
• Danuta Kandefer
• Małgorzata Kilian

The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an
endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot
be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.