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Bolzano – On October 3, 2024, the Green Party members of the Landtag, Brigitte Foppa and Madeleine Rohrer, highlighted the social impacts of climate change and necessary flood protection measures during a press conference. The Greens emphasized that the challenges of climate change should not be underestimated at the social level as well.
Climate change exacerbates social inequalities
Brigitte Foppa, the first signatory of a new resolution proposal, warned emphatically about the social consequences of global warming. 'Climate change exacerbates social inequalities, and we cannot ignore that.
Particularly low-income families, elderly people, and disadvantaged populations are affected by the impacts,' Foppa stated. The Greens therefore demand that social consequences must be incorporated early on into the measures to combat climate change.
Her resolution proposal includes, among other things, a study on the social consequences of climate change, as well as more resilient urban planning. Additionally, an awareness campaign is to address the health impacts of global warming, while the education and training of health professionals will be expanded to include aspects of climate change.
The Greens also propose a statewide heat protection plan and demand the consideration of social aspects in the municipalities' climate adaptation plans. A fund to support victims of natural disasters is also suggested.
Preventive flood protection in focus
Madeleine Rohrer, the first signatory of a second resolution proposal, focused on the increasing danger posed by floods. She called for enhanced support for civil protection authorities and targeted land-use planning to better identify flood zones and give rivers more space.
Furthermore, Rohrer proposed the establishment of a land exchange platform to implement flood protection measures more effectively.
'The recent floods in Europe and Italy demonstrate our vulnerability. In light of the increase in extreme weather events, we must take preventive measures and improve our water management models,' Rohrer stated.
Sustainable politics instead of crisis management
In conclusion, Foppa and Rohrer emphasized that it is not just about short-term crisis management, but about the sustainability of political decisions. 'We must address environmental crises with inclusive and responsible measures. Our goal must be to contain the climate crisis and mitigate its impacts,' the two representatives stated.
Bolzano – On October 3, 2024, the Green Party members of the Landtag, Brigitte Foppa and Madeleine Rohrer, highlighted the social impacts of climate change and necessary flood protection measures during a press conference. The Greens emphasized that the challenges of climate change should not be underestimated at the social level as well.
Climate change exacerbates social inequalities
Brigitte Foppa, the first signatory of a new resolution proposal, warned emphatically about the social consequences of global warming. 'Climate change exacerbates social inequalities, and we cannot ignore that.
Particularly low-income families, elderly people, and disadvantaged populations are affected by the impacts,' Foppa stated. The Greens therefore demand that social consequences must be incorporated early on into the measures to combat climate change.
Her resolution proposal includes, among other things, a study on the social consequences of climate change, as well as more resilient urban planning. Additionally, an awareness campaign is to address the health impacts of global warming, while the education and training of health professionals will be expanded to include aspects of climate change.
The Greens also propose a statewide heat protection plan and demand the consideration of social aspects in the municipalities' climate adaptation plans. A fund to support victims of natural disasters is also suggested.
Preventive flood protection in focus
Madeleine Rohrer, the first signatory of a second resolution proposal, focused on the increasing danger posed by floods. She called for enhanced support for civil protection authorities and targeted land-use planning to better identify flood zones and give rivers more space.
Furthermore, Rohrer proposed the establishment of a land exchange platform to implement flood protection measures more effectively.
'The recent floods in Europe and Italy demonstrate our vulnerability. In light of the increase in extreme weather events, we must take preventive measures and improve our water management models,' Rohrer stated.
Sustainable politics instead of crisis management
In conclusion, Foppa and Rohrer emphasized that it is not just about short-term crisis management, but about the sustainability of political decisions. 'We must address environmental crises with inclusive and responsible measures. Our goal must be to contain the climate crisis and mitigate its impacts,' the two representatives stated.
