A Scientometric Analysis of Climate Change Research in Kosovo

Caka, Fjollë; Caka, Nebi

doi:10.18848/1835-7156/cgp/v15i01/73-83

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“…Promotion of small-scale urban agricultural initiatives (in rooftops or underutilized land lots) in Kosovo cities can contribute towards increasing the municipal public and green space area per capita, which is currently low (11.88 m 2 ) compared to other developed countries (e.g. European Union 18-20 m 2 ), as well as maximising related benefits [44] [45]. The capital city, Prishtina, for example, has around 2.9 m 2 green public space per capita, which could increase to 3.1 m 2 per capita by 2030 if undeveloped spaces (such as those in schoolyards and other green spaces and linear areas in the city) could be utilized and turned into vibrant spaces [46].…”

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Prospects for Mainstreaming Urban Agriculture in Kosovo in support of sustainable urban development

Caka¹

2022

Int. J. EI

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Urban areas around the world are attracting more a more people due to increased economic, educational, health, social and cultural opportunities. With the growing urban population, there is a need for undertaking creative measures to strengthen food production and distribution systems, and cities as major consumers can contribute more to this matter. Food production in cities has been a long tradition and a mainstream activity in many countries around the world, and it is experiencing a comeback. While Kosovo has been supporting agricultural development, especially in rural areas, urban areas continue to experience agricultural land loss (specifically, conversion to construction land), degradation beyond repair, and contamination. Institutional support (technical capacities, grant schemes and other investments) is contributing towards increased agricultural productivity in general, but tailored policies and programmes supporting the needs of the urban population (especially the poor) should be undertaken as well. While the extent of urban agriculture in Kosovo is unknown, this research aims to review the current policy environment for urban agriculture development, including agricultural and spatial planning-related legal framework, strategies, and key related reports, studies and official related data. It tries to identify the extent and development trend of small-scale agriculture in Kosovo, barriers hindering its expansion to urban areas, and based on the findings, the paper provides potential policy interventions to utilize the role of urban agriculture on sustainable urban development, as a source of fresh food but also a mechanism for alleviating urban poverty and inequalities, increasing community well-being, environmental performance and climate resilience.

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Prospects for Mainstreaming Urban Agriculture in Kosovo in support of sustainable urban development

Caka¹

2022

Int. J. EI

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Assessment of Climate Change Mainstreaming in Spatial Planning at the Central Level in Kosovo

Caka

Ismaili

2022

SEEU Review

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Spatial developments contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions and disordered land use. At the same time, climate change impacts have spatial implications, influencing the land uses and settlements development, and damaging habitats, ecosystems, infrastructure and other assets. Considering its regulatory character and multi-sectorial approach, spatial planning is gaining an increasingly important role in climate change management. As such, it could be better utilized in increasing climate resiliency and achieving decarbonization targets in Kosovo as well. While Kosovo is prone to natural hazards such as floods, landslides, droughts, and wildfires, the future climate change could further impact the economy, infrastructure, buildings, energy, health and wellbeing of its communities. Assuming that climate change considerations are not sufficiently integrated in spatial planning policies at the national level in Kosovo, this research assesses the extent that the Law on Spatial Planning and the Spatial Plan of Kosovo (also referred as the Spatial Planning Strategy) address those considerations. Upon the identified gaps, this research provides recommendations for better climate change management, risk reduction and resiliency building. Considering that the Spatial Plan of Kosovo has expired, and the Kosovo’s institutions are currently reviewing and considering the updating of the Law on Spatial Planning, the findings of this research could better inform and orient climate change mainstreaming in spatial planning at the central level.

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A Scientometric Analysis of Climate Change Research in Kosovo

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Prospects for Mainstreaming Urban Agriculture in Kosovo in support of sustainable urban development

Prospects for Mainstreaming Urban Agriculture in Kosovo in support of sustainable urban development

Assessment of Climate Change Mainstreaming in Spatial Planning at the Central Level in Kosovo

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