Industry 4.0
Vol. 8 (2023), Issue 6, pg(s) 330-333

SOCIETY & ”INDUSTRY 4.0”

The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Transport Sector in Bulgaria – Review of Design Norms and Maintenance Standards

  • 1 University of Architecture, Construction and Geodesy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Abstract

The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) for the “Transport” sector until 2030 was developed in the period 2017 – 2019. After 4 years in the context of several overlapping crises, the recommendations contained in the main adaptation measures document have largely not been implemented even in the initial phase. Those recommending the review and updating of legislation regarding adaptation to climate change were not subject to optimization. The article analyzes the problem of lagging behind in Bulgaria in relation to supplementing the standards and presents ideas for methodological approaches through which adaptation measures can be implemented in the design and maintenance of the road infrastructure.

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