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Assessing the Consequences of Natural Disasters on Sustainability in Rural Municipalities: Evidence from Loška Dolina

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  • Bobek Vito

    (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ljubljana, Slovenia)

  • Lipovac Blanka

    (DOBA College of Business, Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Horvat Tatjana

    (University of Primorska, Faculty of Management, Koper, Slovenia)

Abstract

This study examines the impact of natural disasters on the sustainable development of the rural municipality of Loška Dolina, focusing on the 2014 ice storm and subsequent floods. Through semi-structured interviews with seven key stakeholders, including local government, civil protection, and affected individuals, the research analyzes the disasters' effects on the economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainability. The ice storm damaged forests and infrastructure, while floods caused soil contamination and habitat disruption. Despite these challenges, the community showed resilience and increased climate awareness. The SWOT analysis highlights both opportunities in the timber industry and challenges in disaster preparedness. The study emphasizes integrating disaster risk reduction into sustainable development planning.

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  • Bobek Vito & Lipovac Blanka & Horvat Tatjana, 2024. "Assessing the Consequences of Natural Disasters on Sustainability in Rural Municipalities: Evidence from Loška Dolina," Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy, Sciendo, vol. 70(4), pages 49-60.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ngooec:v:70:y:2024:i:4:p:49-60:n:1005
    DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2024-0023
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    Keywords

    Natural disasters; Sustainable development; Rural municipalities; Resilience; Loška Dolina; SWOT analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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