Another reason to choose Bulgaria?

Here's a report (2021) by the World Bank on Climate Risk, and the likely impacts of climate change.

https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/15848-WB_Bulgaria%20Country%20Profile-WEB.pdf

I read this a while a back, and I found it rather interesting, and it did influence my decision to commit myself to living long-term in Bulgaria. However, I thought I was being a bit wacky to be checking this kind of stuff! :-) However, today I read an article in the New York Times on "Climate-Proof Duluth" (quoting Professor Jesse Keenan, Tulane University).

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/realestate/duluth-minnesota-climate-change.html

This article seems to indicate that climate-related migration is (surprisingly) already a thing! The headline is:

"Out-of-Towners Head to ‘Climate-Proof Duluth’

The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change."

It should be noted that Duluth doesn't just appeal because of its climate resilience. It's a former industrial city that has suffered substantial economic and population decline, and, as a result, it has relatively low property prices which are also very appealing.

Bulgaria's low population (currently 6.9 million) and continuing population decline (projected to fall to 5.3 million by 2050) means that its natural resources are shared by relatively few people. And the report highlights that "Bulgaria is endowed with abundant freshwater resources and more favorable soil and climatic conditions compared to other European countries." This is good news as it makes the country relatively resilient to adverse climate change.

The report also notes that 75% of Bulgaria's population is already living in "urban areas", and that this will rise to 85% by 2050. I'd imagine this is good news for remote workers and retirees who want to find a village house and enjoy the country life.