Indicator system for the presentation of direct and indirect impacts of the climate change on biodiversity in Germany
Hintergrund und Ziele
The climate change sometimes has far-reaching effects on biodiversity. These include direct effects, such as changes in the distribution of species or also shifts in their lifecycle and annual rhythm (e.g., flowering periods, migration periods). Indirect effects primarily result from adaptation measures for anticipating the projected climate change (e.g., forest conversions to different tree species) or protection against its consequences (e.g., dike extension for flooding reasons) or from climate protection measures to counteract the the climate change (e.g., promotion of renewable energy).
The aim of the project is to develop indicators that describe the effects of climate change on the biodiversity in Germany, which can be used as the basis for nature conservation policy decisions.
The following work steps are planned:
- Identification and representation of the state of research on the effects of climate change on biodiversity,
- Analysis of existing indicators at national and international levels,
- Development of an indicator set,
- Operationalization of selected indicators.
Laufzeit
bisUntersuchungsregion/-raum
Land
- Deutschland
Schritte im Prozess zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel
Schritt 1: Klimawandel verstehen und beschreiben
Ansatz und Ergebnisse
No climate scenarios used, as the indicator set to be developed builds on monitoring data;
Schritt 2a: Risiken erkennen und bewerten (Klimafolgen/-wirkungen)
Analyseansatz
Direct effects, such as changes in the phenology and the distribution of species; indirect effects through adaptation measures in land use (expansion of renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, etc.) and nature conservation adaptations (extending conservation areas, strengthening resilience, etc.;
Schritt 3: Maßnahmen entwickeln und vergleichen
Maßnahmen und/oder Strategien
The indicator set to be developed dictates no specific measures, but will help in the decision-making process for adaptation measures. Among other things, adaptation measures in land use and nature conservation are evaluated for this purpose.
Schritt 5: Monitoring und Evaluation
Ansatz, Ziel und Ergebnisse von Monitoring und/oder Evaluation
Some of the indicators will be needed for monitoring purposes within the framework of the "German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change" (DAS) to the climate change as well as the "National Strategy on Biological Diversity" (NBS).
Wer war oder ist beteiligt?
Förderung / Finanzierung
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)
Projektleitung
TU Berlin, Institut für Landschaftsarchitektur und Umweltplanung, Department of Landscape Planning and Development
Beteiligte/Partner
The project is carried out by the consortium:
- TU Berlin, Institut für Landschaftsarchitektur und Umweltplanung, Department of Landscape Planning and Development (lead management);
- TU Berlin, Department of Ecology, Ecosystem Science / Plant Ecology;
- Dresden University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden), Faculty of agriculture/landscape management, Professur Tierökologie/Angewandter Umweltschutz;
- University of Stuttgart, Institute of Regional Development Planning;
- Dachverband Deutscher Avifaunisten e.V.
Ansprechpartner
Technische Universität Berlin
Institut für Landschaftsarchitektur und Umweltplanung
Fachgebiet Landschaftsplanung und Landschaftsentwicklung
Straße des 17. Juni 135
D-10623 Berlin
