Organizational change today represents an unavoidable challenge for all organizations, in which leaders play a key role. Planning as a management task is not merely a technical tool but also a strategic process that determines how organizations are able to adapt to changes arising in their external and internal environments. The aim of the present study was to explore how planning contributes to the successful management of change and how it influences organizational transformation in institutions of the North Plain Region. The empirical investigation was based on a sample of 236 respondents, including a diverse range of organizational types. Beyond descriptive statistics, correlation analyses were conducted to uncover the relationship between planning practices and change management. The findings reveal that planning is not merely as an administrative duty but as a strategic management tool that enhances organizational flexibility and long-term adaptability. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of organizational change practices and may serve as practical guidance for leaders in the planning and implementation of change.

Anxiety caused by climate change (climate anxiety) increase the attention among younger generations. However, regional differences in this phenomenon and analysis of its triggering factors in a domestic context are still lacking. The aim of this research is to examine the extent of climate anxiety among 16-30 year-olds in Hungary, focusing on regional differences (Northern Great Plain, Northern Hungary, Pest (Central Hungary), Western Transdanubia) and the role of the social environment. A questionnaire survey was conducted in 2023 with 302 participants and in 2025 with 190 participants. Our results showed significant regional differences in the extent of climate anxiety, with the highest values observed in the Pest (Central Hungary) region. The social environment's attitude towards climate change was closely related to climate anxiety, while demographic factors (age) proved to be less decisive. The research highlights the importance of social norms, the immediate environment, and regional location in the development of climate anxiety, which can be addressed through targeted interventions and increased social awareness.