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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
The negative effects of climate change that occur because of natural cycles and anthropogenic action are reflected in all aspects of the environment and life of modern man: human health, ecosystems, economy, social issues, and the like. This is evidenced by the extreme values of climate parameters (high summer temperatures, heavy rainfall, and floods), which have become more frequent in the last few decades. Due to the threat to the health and survival of the population in certain areas, there is a need to take significant steps regard to this. Adaptation to changed climate conditions has become one of the most important methods used by local communities in predicting the future impacts and risks of climate change. One way to combat these consequences is to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, which has many positive effects. Warming of buildings (envelope optimization) primarily affects the reduction of the need for energy consumption for heating and cooling of buildings, which in the long-term results in a reduction of CO2 emissions, as well as economic savings. The use of new construction technologies and the development of modern urbanism in the direction of increasing the quality of living space, and therefore the quality of life of the population of urban areas, would greatly affect energy efficiency, environmental protection, reduction of the negative effects of climate change, and thus the achievement of the goals of sustainable development.
climate change, adaptation measures, energy efficiency, environment, sustainable development
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