Research shows that climate change has an increasing impact on the water cycle, and based on the results, the water cycle is changing faster than expected. This is highlighted in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report 2021. Due to climate change, wet regions are getting wetter, while dry areas are becoming drier. Furthermore, the temperature increase on the continent caused by climate change is higher than the global average, which further aggravates the adverse effect on the freshwater balance. In addition, humanity is increasingly interfering with the water cycle to meet its own water needs. _x000D_
In a water catchment area, the water bodies, including rivers, lakes and groundwater and the economic and other types of activities carried out by the residents and businesses are interconnected. This interconnectedness becomes especially apparent in agriculture with regards to the food supply chain. _x000D_
Under the new CAP, local food supply chains will play an important role. The targets set out in the objectives, such as better positioning of farmers in food supply systems and increasing the competitiveness of rural areas, will all contribute to rural development and the competivivness of its. Local food-related inquiries have increased recently. This is partly due to the recognition that these foods are healthier and traceable, and partly due to the vulnerability of large food inspection systems. One of the basic elements of the local economic incentive is to support local products and producers and facilitate market access. Our research cites a number of examples where it has been successfully used to boost communities. However, different local needs and significant socio-economic and cultural differences mean that only a small number of instruments can be formulated in any one place. Furthermore, local producers and companies have to face with climate change related challanges._x000D_

Viktoria, Cs. Czuppon; Viola, Somogyi; Katalin, Mozsgai; Agnes Tahy
University of Pannonia; Institute of Agricultural Economics; General Directorate of Water Management

 
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