Methodological approach and key concepts of the KWRA 2021 without adaptation

Where possible, the climate projections of the RCP8.5 climate scenario were combined with socio-economic projections (up to the year 2045, e.g. population growth, urbanisation) in order to assess future climate impacts. The climate impacts were analysed as the result of changing climate impacts on affected systems, their spatial exposure and sensitivity. The associated climate risk was assessed for the present and the two future periods of the middle of the century (2031-2060) and the end of the century (2071-2100).