A recent expert opinion by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), commissioned by the Constitutional Court, includes key contributions from the University of Miskolc. The statement highlights the widespread negative impact of climate change in Hungary — from the atmosphere and water systems to soil, biodiversity, and public health.
Prof. Dr. Péter Szűcs, Vice-Rector for Science at the University of Miskolc, authored a key chapter on the effects of climate change on Hungary’s groundwater resources, offering recommendations for adaptation and resilience measures.
The academy’s findings were requested as part of a legal review that led to the Constitutional Court’s decision to annul a section of Hungary’s Climate Act (3. § (1)) effective June 30, 2026. The court found the legislation inadequate in addressing long-term intergenerational justice, precaution, and mitigation principles.
The MTA’s climate report—led by academician László Bozó—was structured into seven chapters and responded to two legal questions: the observed climate changes in the Carpathian Basin and the recommended actions to enhance resilience and adaptation.
The inclusion of Prof. Szűcs’s research emphasizes the University of Miskolc’s growing role in shaping national policy through science-driven climate expertise.
Source: University of Miskolc
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