Message 5: Act now!
Storms and extreme precipitations are becoming increasingly frequent and believed to be
associated with the climate change. The heavy snowfalls in large parts of the UNECE region
in December 2010 let to the closure of several airports and reduced inland mobility. Poland
experienced a severe flooding in May 2010 which led to severe damages on infrastructure
and buildings and the loss of human lives. The resulting damages on roads amounted to
approximately one billion euros, while the damages on railroads amounted to 80 million
euros. Transport policies have to incorporate the possibility of severe weather conditions, as
a result of climate change. Adaptation and mitigation is a key to ensure transport system
that can sustain climate impacts.
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