Belgrade
Serbia
Belgrade is projected to face extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, significantly impacting public health and infrastructure. In reaction to these climate hazards, the city has developed and is planning technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, particularly in the water sector. Current initiatives include water quality monitoring, pollution control, and remediation, alongside usage metering and conservation tools. Additionally, water risk monitoring efforts are being prioritized to ensure sustainable water management in the context of rising temperatures. By adopting these comprehensive strategies, Belgrade aims to enhance its resilience against the looming impacts of climate change, ensuring the well-being of its residents and the sustainability of its resources.
Hazard Outlook
How will Belgrade's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Belgrade's projected maximum temperature of 10.3°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Belgrade may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 112 m elevation, Belgrade faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Belgrade ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Belgrade's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Belgrade faces elevated exposure to max temp. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Belgrade.
River Hydraulic Modeling and Water Quality Monitoring System
Belgrade faces a critical wastewater management challenge, as the city lacks basic wastewater treatment facilities and discharges sewerage and...
Smart Water Metering for Real-Time Distribution Network Management
Smart metering technology in Belgrade's water distribution network collects and transmits real-time water usage data from residential and industrial...
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