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Implementation of climate change adaptation policy in the local spatial development plans in Warsaw: A case study Cover

Implementation of climate change adaptation policy in the local spatial development plans in Warsaw: A case study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oszn-2025-0019 | Journal eISSN: 2353-8589 | Journal ISSN: 1230-7831
Language: English
Published on: Feb 11, 2026
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