{"id":69092,"date":"2025-03-25T20:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/?p=69092"},"modified":"2025-03-25T20:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:59:42","slug":"our-grandfathers-cooled-themselves-under-trees-today-we-go-to-air-conditioned-supermarkets-the-urgency-of-climate-adaptation-is-undeniable-jan-pokorny-at-bcsdhs-business-br","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/en\/news\/our-grandfathers-cooled-themselves-under-trees-today-we-go-to-air-conditioned-supermarkets-the-urgency-of-climate-adaptation-is-undeniable-jan-pokorny-at-bcsdhs-business-br\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Grandfathers Cooled Themselves Under Trees, Today We Go to Air-Conditioned Supermarkets\u2014The Urgency of Climate Adaptation Is Undeniable \u2013 Jan Pokorn\u00fd at BCSDH\u2019s Business Breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Extreme climate and weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. The cost of the resulting damage and losses is $16 million per hour globally. A significant part of this stems from our lack of understanding of nature\u2019s interconnections. Our current systems and infrastructures are no longer sufficient to handle these challenges\u2014we must urgently adapt to the changing climate. And once again, nature itself offers solutions, as highlighted by Jan Pokorn\u00fd, co-founder and research director of the research organization ENKI, o.p.s., at the BCSDH Business Breakfast and Forum held on March 25, which focused on climate adaptation. The event was hosted by Dr. Csaba Kandr\u00e1cs, Vice President of the Hungarian National Bank, who welcomed the participants.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68995 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-1030x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba-635x423.jpg 635w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr.Kandracs-Csaba.jpg 1392w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to a report from 2025 by the World Economic Forum, the leaders who were surveyed ranked <strong>extreme weather conditions <\/strong>as the second <strong>greatest risk factor<\/strong> using a two-year outlook and the top risk from a ten-year perspective.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Improper landscape management\u2014stemming from \u2018plant illiteracy\u2019, i.e., the low level of human knowledge about plants\u2014is leading to an <strong>increase in continental droughts, rising local temperatures, and the development of an arid climate, interrupted by torrential rains and extreme weather events<\/strong>. This ignorance also affects climate adaptation, as we fail to properly utilize nature in this process. People do not understand the <strong>role of plant transpiration in the \u2018air-conditioning\u2019 function of vegetation, its impact on the water cycle, or the interactions between plants and the atmosphere<\/strong>. By gaining a deeper understanding of these processes, we can equip ourselves with numerous tools for both climate mitigation and adaptation.&#8221;- <\/em>said <strong>Jan Pokorn\u00fd<\/strong>, co-founder and research director of the research organization ENKI, o.p.s., in his thought-provoking presentation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69009 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-1030x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI-635x423.jpg 635w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jan_Pokorny_ENKI.jpg 1392w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The BCSDH&#8217;s Towards Net Zero survey, published in January 2025, highlighted that while 91% of companies are feeling the impacts of climate change, only 16% have a climate adaptation action plan. Moreover, <strong>Hungary is disproportionately vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change relative to its small contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69007 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-1030x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok-635x423.jpg 635w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ifj_Chikan-Attila_BCSDH-elnok.jpg 1392w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The frequency of extreme weather events has increased, and the business sector must also prepare for this. We need to assess how these changes may impact business operations and develop strategies for adapting to our changing world,&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>said <strong>Attila Chik\u00e1n Jr.<\/strong>, President of BCSDH, in his opening speech.<em> \u2013 &#8220;Although several international developments are working against sustainability efforts, this does not mean that companies can relax their commitments regarding climate change. The climate change is not slowing down\u2014it is becoming increasingly severe.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Increasing reporting obligations have led to growth in the number of sustainability strategies and the use of related metrics, significantly <strong>impacting climate adaptation<\/strong> and the assessment of physical risks. Integrating sustainability considerations into <strong>financial decision-making clearly facilitates resilience planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global and European trends may lead to a softening of sustainability goals and expectations about decisive action. However, regardless of what happens with climate targets, conditions are already changing, and this process will only intensify. The need for climate adaptation is unquestionable.<\/p>\n<p>Following the presentations, a closed forum brought together business leaders, and corporate, scientific, and civil experts to discuss the best methods for preparing for climate adaptation, <strong>key considerations regarding implementing successful adaptation measures<\/strong>, <strong>and the role of water as a critical element in climate resilience. <\/strong>The forum also highlighted numerous business-related best practices.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69013 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-1030x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861-635x423.jpg 635w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4861.jpg 1392w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/687;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The discussions were led by <strong>Dr. Barbara Wassen<\/strong>, Climate Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Energy; <strong>Dr. G\u00e1bor Bartus<\/strong>, Secretary of the National Council for Sustainable Development; and <strong>Dr. K\u00e1roly Kov\u00e1cs<\/strong>, President of the Hungarian Water and Wastewater Technology Association and CEO of Pureco Ltd.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69019 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-1030x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"521\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-1030x521.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-336x170.jpg 336w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-705x357.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884-836x423.jpg 836w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4884.jpg 1391w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/521;\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69017 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-1030x471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"471\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-1030x471.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-371x170.jpg 371w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-705x323.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880-924x423.jpg 924w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4880.jpg 1359w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/471;\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 71.2573%; height: 260px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-69015 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-1030x413.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-1030x413.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-424x170.jpg 424w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-705x283.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874-1056x423.jpg 1056w, https:\/\/bcsdh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4874.jpg 1390w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1030px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1030\/413;\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The findings from the forum\u2014covering Hungary\u2019s current situation, key challenges, and driving factors\u2014will be further explored in<strong> executive roundtable discussions in May.<\/strong> The goal is to <strong>develop recommendations for companies on climate adaptation,<\/strong> which will be presented at the BCSDH Business Lunch in October. <strong>Encouraging companies to act and supporting them in taking the most critical steps remains a top priority.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extreme climate and weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. 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