Agnieszka is a geologist working in the region's climate team and deal with climate adaptation. The region participates in several projects and has a large national and international network within the subject and can thus contribute to ARCADIA with knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences and results with other projects. Her task in ARCADIA - Model Region Fyn is to make the exchange happen.
WHAT ARE YOUR PRIMARY TASKS IN ARCADIA?
I work in the region’s climate team, focusing on climate adaptation. The region participates in several projects and has a large national and international network within this field, enabling us to contribute to ARCADIA by sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences and results with other projects. My task in ARCADIA - Model Region Funen is to facilitate this exchange.
WHY ARCADIA?
ARCADIA is a unique opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and authorities, and, together with the project partners, contribute to a climate-resilient region. This is, for me, the most important goal. Through the project, we aim to highlight the need for a holistic approach to climate adaptation, where it is crucial to understand the entire water cycle: precipitation, surface water, groundwater, and seawater as an integrated system that must be managed collectively. I will contribute my knowledge of historical point sources of pollution, which are also part of the same water cycle. I have a background in geology and work with soil and groundwater contamination, and I am convinced that this issue must also be addressed when we take a holistic approach to climate adaptation.
Why is ARCADIA an interesting project for Region of Southern Denmark to participate in?
Climate change is not something that will only happen in the distant future. It is already here, and we can expect it to worsen in the future if we do not take concrete action now. This is a challenge we must address together, and it requires coordination and cooperation across authorities, expertise, and professions. ARCADIA is a fantastic example of how to break down silo thinking and work together to achieve common goals. The project is extremely exciting, provides a lot of inspiration, and there is really good energy among the partners. This creates motivation, which is essential for achieving good results.
As a geologist, I am used to "seeing both broadly and deeply" in order to gain knowledge about underground structures and to understand connections. The same applies to climate adaptation: it is the big, interconnected picture that needs to be pursued to get an overview of the problems and to understand the details and find the most optimal solutions. The region has a good geographical size to work with water across municipal borders, as well as a large organizational structure and a broad network. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about ARCADIA and spread the working methods used in the project to other municipalities and regions.
