Project 5.08: Indicators for impact evaluation of climate change and for adaptation options at river basin scale

Env. Sci. (Dipl) Annette Stosius, BfG

Dr Sebastian Kofalk, BfG,
Department U2 - Ecological Interactions
Tel. +49 (0) 261/1306-5330, kofalk@bafg.de

Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop a concept of suitable indicators, mainly related to ecological and economic issues of the maintenance of inland waterways. This concept will permit decision makers to assess the efficiency of adaptation measures to manage the impacts of climate change. Therefore the indicators are to be selected and defined to depict the decision-relevant parameters in technical and administrative policy objectives for the operation and maintenance of waterways as well as the existing legal requirements for river basin management. The models applied in the research programme will be analysed with regard to these indicators. Their indicative significance will be evaluated and requirements for the model development will be formulated.

A link to the indicator concept of the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change is planned.