rural district: Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz | Umweltbundesamt

The climate projections used are based on the global climate model ECHAM5-T63L31/MPI-OM and four regional models CLM and REMO (dynamic models), and WETTREG and STAR (statistical models). Cooperation with the German Meteorological Office (DWD).

wind, extreme events

The rural district of Neumarkt is expected to experience a 1.25°C to 1.5°C rise in average air temperature in the summer season. A temperature increase of over 2°C is expected for the winter season. Declining precipitation in summer will be offset by an increase in precipitation in the winter. According to the model calculations, the rural district of Neumarkt will be particularly affected by the increasingly dry summers.

Agriculture and forestry are at risk from summer dryness, increasing storm damage and an increased distribution of pests, resulting in reduced harvests if cultivation methods are not adapted. In terms of conservation, there may be adverse effects on individual habitats and on overall biodiversity. In the area of health, non-adapted housing and commercial construction will become problematic due to increasing hot periods; an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths is feared. The adverse effects of storms and heavy rain events on infrastructure are also set to increase.

The process for development of a regional climate adaptation strategy will be technically supported by studies on the three sets of issues, in which planning principles, regional vulnerability and adaptation potential will be analysed.

Examples of regional strategies and measures for adaptation to climate change include: Promotion of alternative and efficient biomass production methods, promotion of energy efficient, environmentally and climate friendly building development planning, increased integration of the water retention function in multifunctional green corridors, and promotion of adaptation strategies in agriculture in the area of cultivation

Housing and infrastructure, construction, health issues:

- Precautions from climate adapted housing development and open space design;

- Risk analysis and concepts for protection of infrastructure facilities in the rural district in case of extreme weather events;

- Water management for drinking water supply;

- Provision of information for climate adaptation methods and techniques in construction;

- Proposed measures for health care after extreme weather events;

Energy issue:

- Promotion of wind, solar and bio energy through participative land use planning;

- Location concepts for increased use of combined heat and power;

Agriculture and forestry, conservation, tourism issues:

- Cultivation of climate adapted plants / adapted land management methods;

- Adaptation of product range / regional marketing of products;

- Generation of biomass for use of renewable energies;

- Networking of habitats for flora and fauna;

- Adaptation of tourism infrastructure;