Climate change, environmental pollution and green initiatives in Lithuania.pdf

The presentation describes the effects of climate change on Lithuania together with some of the most serious environmental pollution issues in Lithuania and shows some of the green initiatives and green startups from Lithuania.

1. The Effects of
Climate
Change in
Lithuania

2. Lithuanian
land use
Pinks - industrial land / cities
Yellows - agricultural land
Greens - forests
Blues - wetlands

3. Rising Temperatures
and Sea Levels
Temperature Rise
1.94°C increase in Vilnius since 1778
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Seasonal
Variations
Higher in storm season, lower in spring
Sea Level Changes
22-35cm average rise in Baltic Sea level

4. Changing
Ecosystems
Unpredictable
Weather
Less predictable, with milder
winters
Plant Shifts
Plants waking up earlier,
some blooming in winter
Species Migration
Native species at risk, new
species arriving

5. Air Pollution
Challenges
Particulate
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3
Matter
Increased from solid fuel
heating in winter
Traffic Emissions
High NO2 and CO near
busy streets
Benzo(a)pyrene
Elevated levels due to
solid fuel use

6. Impacts on Agriculture and
Health
Crop Losses
Potential 30% crop losses due to droughts
Biodiversity
Threats
Native species at risk, invasive species
spreading
Health
Thousands of premature human
deaths from pollution

7. Environmenta
l and Green
Initiatives in
Lithuania

8. Cogeneration (CHP)
Cost Savings
Reduce energy costs for businesses
Environmental
Benefits
Lower emissions compared to separate generation
Generate electricity and useful heat

9. Biomethane
Production
Anaerobic
Digestion
Produce biogas from organic
waste
Greener energy
Biomethane emits 88% less
CO2 than fossil fuels
Energy
independence
No need to import natural gas

10. Low-Emission Zones
in Transportation
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Incentives and
Subsidi s
Making clean transportation more accessible for
citizens.
Promoting Cleaner
Transport
Electric vehicles, public transit, and bike lanes.
Restricting High-Pollution
Vehicles
Improving air quality in urban centers.

11. Reverse Vending
Machines (Taromatas)
Benefits
Promotes waste sorting and reduces environmental pollution.
What is a
T romat s?
Machine that collects and sorts returnable containers.
History and
Ad ption
Introduced in Lithuania in 2016, with high collection rates.

12. Food Waste Prevention - Orange
Bags
Orange Bags
Initi tive
Separate food waste for
recycling and composting.
Environmental
Impact
Reduces methane emissions
and improves soil quality.
Economic Benefits
Lowers waste disposal costs
and supports local agriculture.

13. Restoring
Wetlands
Wetland
Degrada ion
Three-quarters of Lithuania's wetlands have been
destroyed.
Restoration
Efforts
Preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Importance of
Wetlands
Biodiversity, climate regulation, water purification,
and more.

14. Protecting Ancient
Woods
Biodiversity
Habitat for many species.
Ecosystem
Services
Providing valuable resources.
Carbon
Sequestration
Absorbing and storing CO2.