Past Projects

Adaptation aux Changements Climatiques au Maroc (ACCMA - finalised 2010)

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Morocco is one of the countries in northern Africa which is already and will be particularly affected by adverse effects of climate change. In parallel several provinces have defined ambitious (economic) growth targets (extension and development of touristic resorts) which may lead several regions to its ecological limits (e.g. with regard to water resources). It is the goal of the project to estimate the action leeways, support educating and sustainable decision making in the provinces Nador and Berkane (financed by IDRC/DIFID).

Contact: J. Kropp, V. Tekken

Saxony-Anhalt Climate Change Study (LSA - finalised 2010)

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The study focused on climate change effects in the natural sphere (e.g. foresty, phenology, water, etc.). Possible changes were estimated and assessed. The were based on three different scenarios and two different models (financed by MLU).

Patterns of Vulnerability (ARCHETYPES - finalised 2009)

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The aim of this project is to explore the possibilities to develop a methodology for the quantitative analysis of archetypes of vulnerability. Quantification is done by using indicators from the MNP GISMO model and the IMAGE framework. Such an approach paves the roads towards a comprehensive Global Change vulnerability assessment. The impacts of different policy interventions on the vulnerability of people are also analyzed (financed by MNP/Netherlands).

Contact: M. Lüdeke

North Rhine-Westphalia Vulnerability & Adaptation Study (NRWII - finalised 2009)

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North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populated state of Germany. The study estimates on a small-scale level (municipality level and below) the vulnerability for seven different sectors (agriculture, forestry, environmental protection, hydrology including energy, human health,  tourism and city planning) to climate change. Based on the results adaptation options for these sectors are identified (financed by MUNLV). Find more information on our German page.

Applied multi Risk Mapping of Natural Hazards for Impact Assessment (ARMONIA, finished 2007)

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ARMONIA provided the EU with a set of harmonised methodologies for producing integrated risk maps to achieve more effective spatial planning procedures in areas prone to natural disasters in Europe (financed by EU FRP6).

Developing Policies & Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in the Baltic Sea Region (ASTRA, finished 2007)

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ASTRA assessed regional impacts of the ongoing global change in climate and developed strategies and policies for climate change adaptation. The project addressed threats arising from climate change in the region, such as extreme temperatures, droughts, forest fires, storm surges, winter storms and floods. In order to elaborate adaptation and mitigation strategies regional and local spatial planners and stakeholders were involved throughout the project lifetime. The project was awarded with the Amber Tree Award by the INTERREG office for its foresighted vision (financed by INTERREG BSR)

Common European Strategy for sustainable natural and induced technological hazard mitigation (SCENARIO, finished 2007)

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The aim of the Scenario project, financed under the Strategic Support Action of the EU Commission, was to provide ideas regarding the potential threats menacing Europe in the future, particularly in the field of natural and na-tech hazards, and about how communities’ exposure and vulnerability will contribute to shape and change future risks (financed by EU 6FRP).

Scaling and Extreme Value Analysis of Hydrometeorological Time Series Data (SCALING, finished 2005)

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The project developed new statistical methods for extreme value assessment and detection of correlation in finite and non-stationary data series. The newly developed techniques were tested with hydrologist from water management boards and implemented into practice (financed by BMBF).

Urban Sprawl: European Patterns, Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development (URBS PANDENS, finished 2005)

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URBS PANDENS provides  an integrated impact assessment of regulations, incentives, economic instruments and infrastructure measures on urban sprawl. Within the project several policies as imposed by European, national and regional agencies were  investigated and options for improvement were developed (financed by EU 6FRP).

Contact: M. Lüdeke

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