Research Group for Climate Change

Introduction

The climate of the Earth and Hungary has been changing very quickly. The social causes and consequences of this change are significant. Social sciences can help a lot in unraveling the social background of climate change, reducing its underlying causes, and adapting to its negative consequences. Societies must change in order to avoid climate catastrophe. Therefore, it is essential to examine scientifically the social, economical and political conditions helping or hindering the resilience of societies. This is the main aim of the Climate Change Research Group. Beside theoretical works we also take part in practical programs: the „Climate-friendly municipalities” program helping the elaboration and realization of municipal level climate strategies has been initiated by the Research Group. Another research area of the Research Group is the study of the health and social consequences of UV radiation grown as a result of the thinning of the ozone layer, further on the elaboration of programs promoting flexible adaptation to the changing condition and their practical implementation.

Head of Research Group

Antal Z., László, C.Sc.

Researchers

Leidinger, Dániel

Associated researchers

    Szirmai, Viktória, D.Sc.
    Váradi, Zsuzsanna, Ph.D. student
    Vári, Anna, C.Sc.

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