Montenegro

It takes only 93 days for the average Canadian to produce as much greenhouse gases as the average Montenegrin will produce over the course of the entire year.  Therefore, April 3rd (93 days into the year) is "Climate Change Impacts in Montenegro Day."

Like many countries in the region, Montenegro is still dealing with a legacy of environmental mismanagement that was typical of Soviet satellite states.  These lingering environmental impacts are expected to compound the problems that will arise due to climate change and make it harder for the country to adapt.

Montenegro has been experiencing warmer temperatures, changing hydrological conditions, and is getting hit more frequently by extreme events like floods, forest fires, heat waves and droughts.

As temperatures continue to rise into the 21^st century, Montenegro's mountain glaciers will recede, contributing to further hydrological changes in the country.  Water shortages are expected to become more frequent in the future.

To learn more about climate change in Montenegro, check out the World Bank artice, “Europe and Central Asia Facing Significant Climate Change Threats, But Are In 'Adaptation Deficit.'”