标题：AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AREAS IN THE LOCAL PLANNING OF LOW CARBON ECONOMY IN LIGHT OF THE IDEA OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - RESULTS FROM A CASE STUDY IN NORTH-CENTRAL POLAND
摘要：The paper evaluates the role and importance of agriculture and rural areas (including forestry) in the development of low carbon economy at the local level in light of the idea of sustainable development in Poland. Based on a model solution developed during the implementation of the Pilot programme of low carbon development of Starogard county, a diagnosis was made in terms of the possibility of maintaining or increasing the ability to absorb CO2 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural lands and soils. Moreover, specific objectives, principles of operation of a low carbon economy and the main bearings of low carbon development of rural areas were determined. Additionally, it also identifies examples of investment, soft measures and institutions necessary for implementation by local governments to guide the development of rural low carbon economy, as well as the potential sources of funding and ways of monitoring the activities proposed.The presented proposals can be a model solution for the recognition of agriculture and rural areas in low carbon economy plans which are being prepared by local government units.
