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The Adaptation Strategy of North Rhine Westphalia. Carina Holl EEA, Copenhagen - 03.07.2009. Overview. Adaptation policy in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) The Adaptation Strategy of North Rhine-Westphalia 2009 Methodology Measures International Cooperation Adaptation Indicators. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
The Adaptation Strategy of North Rhine Westphalia
Carina Holl
EEA, Copenhagen - 03.07.2009
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Overview
1. Adaptation policy in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
2. The Adaptation Strategy of North Rhine-Westphalia 2009
Methodology
Measures
3. International Cooperation
4. Adaptation Indicators
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
1. Adaptation Policy of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
NRW – a short overview:
Population: 18.1 Mio. 22% of the total German population
Surface: 34,083 km2 9.5% of Germany
Region with highest population density in Germany 530 inhabitants / km2
31% of Germany‘s electric energy production, broad range of industries
15,000 km2 of arable land and 9150 km2 of forest land (75% of the region’s surface area)
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
1. Adaptation Policy of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
2007: Adoption of a White Paper, which contains all available data and information on climate change in NRW:
Effects of climate change, that are manifest already today
Effects that are expected to occur in future
2009: Adaptation Strategy for NRW - published in April 2009 on the basis of a vulnerability study conducted by PIK
Supporting measures:
Public information
International cooperation
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
2. Adaptation Strategy 2009 - Objectives
Main Objectives: Reduce vulnerability of regions Take advantage of arising opportunities
By Informing on climate change, vulnerability and adaptation
measures Raising public awareness Initiating adaptation measures
Objectives not quantified
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
2. Adaptation Strategy 2009
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW in the following sectors: water management, nature conservation, agriculture, forestry, health, tourism, urban management, safety of industrial installations
STEP 3: Proposals for adaptation measures for regions
downscaling to regional level!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
2. Adaptation Strategy 2009
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW in the following sectors: water management, nature conservation, agriculture, forestry, health, tourism, urban management, safety of industrial installations
STEP 3: Proposals for adaptation measures for regions
downscaling to regional level!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
Nearly equal temperature rise in the regions of NRW: about 1,9°C in the period 2031-2060
Temperature rise of up to 3°C in the summer months Great variability in precipitation:
Precipitation increase in the central upland regions Precipitation decrease in the Rhine Area Less rainfall in summer months (-20%)
The likeliness of extreme weather events and their intensity will rise
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
2. Adaptation Strategy 2009
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW in the following sectors: water management, nature conservation, agriculture, forestry, health, tourism, urban management, safety of industrial installations
STEP 3: Proposals for adaptation measures for regions
downscaling to regional level!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW - Methodology
Regional high-resolutionclimate projections
Vulnerabilities in North Rhine-Westphalia for different sectors
Ecological and socio-economic indicators
+ =
Source: PIK
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW - Methodology
Sealed surface area by local government area (in %)
Population density (in %)
Urban heat island potential
Population over 65 (in %)
Sensitivity
Number of heat days
Source: PIK
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW - Methodology
Tree species Topography Soil characteristics CC: Expected Frequency of
Heavy Storms
Vulnerability to storm-related tree mortality and damage in a region depends on:
Source: PIK
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
2. Adaptation Strategy 2009
STEP 1: Regional high resolution climate projections
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW in the following sectors: water management, nature conservation, agriculture, forestry, health, tourism, urban management, safety of industrial installations
STEP 3: Proposals for adaptation measures for regions
downscaling to regional level!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 3: Measures
Who has to take measures?
Public actors Federal Government: Insurance policy Regional and Local Governments, Municipalities: Planning
Private actors Business, insurance companies Farmers, forest owners Individuals
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Provide necessary information:
Regional climate projections, vulnerabilities, measures
Further research on adaptation: 27 projects (innovation fund), e.g.
o Development of a procedure for identifying populated areas likely to be affected by intense rainfall
o Development digital maps containing information about specific conditions of a given forest site
Integrate adaptation into policy decisions:
Integration of CC Effects in the Regional Development Plan
Integration of CC Effects in the Flood Control Management
STEP 3: Measures in North Rhine-Westphalia
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 3: Measures in North Rhine-Westphalia
Integrate adaptation into funding policy
Funding of Afforestation after Kyrill considering CC Effects
Sponsoring counselling services for farmers to help them develop cultivation strategies tailored to specific regional conditions
Supporting a model local authority implementing an „integrated concept of climate protection and climate adaptation“ (Funds granted: € 3 million)
Improving general awareness of the issue of adaptation, e.g. web portals, education
Reinforcing International Cooperation
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
3. International Cooperation
Symposium “Strategies for Adapting to Climate Change in the Regions of Europe” 27th-29th October 2009 in Düsseldorf Exchange of experience and information Networking of regions with similar problems Use of synergies
Application for an INTERREG IVc project: REACCT = Regions of Europe Adapting to Climate Change EffecTs
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
4. Indicators
State and development of nature and environment in NRW is well documented by manifold monitoring activities 8 programs for monitoring of biodiversity, protection of
species, forest condition, quality of soil with > 3.600 plots 11 programs for monitoring of ground- and surface water i.a.:
ground water composition, physical, chemical and biological state of surface water, heat measurements with > 11.200 plots
3 programs for monitoring of ground water level, precipitation and hydrometeorology, water gauge (water level and drain) with > 33.000 plots
9 programs for monitoring of inorganic and organic pollutants in ambient air, dust precipitation with >440 plots
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
4. Indicators
Open questions Do we need indicators for monitoring climate change impacts,
vulnerability and adaptation for NRW? For what kind of purpose do we need those indicators? Who will be addressed with these indicators? Do we need indicators for all sectors (the same)?
Adaptation Strategy NRW
Existing Monitoring
Systems in NRW
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
4. Indicators
Check availability of existing monitoring systems Analyze need for new indicators (budget restrictions) Development of adaptation indicators on
German or EU level Regional level?
Problems: Availability of data Usefulness and relevance of national, EU-wide indicators for
regional purposes Need for cost and benefit analysis
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Thank You for Your Attention!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
1. Adaptation to Climate Change – A Challenge for the Regions
EU:
Cross-border approach
Integration and coordination
Integration adaptation into funding policy
Federal government:
Outline problems
Set a framework for national action
Regions (in Germany: Länder)
Identify the regions' specific vulnerabilities
Develop and implement strategies tailored to the region’s needs
Benefits are visible in the region!
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
1. Integrating Adaptation into Policy Decisions – Why?
Adaptation to environmental change not a new concept Re-Action (not planned and managed)
Specific conditions of anthropogenic climate change
Climate change occurs faster and to a greater extent than past experiences
Higher vulnerability of society (growing population,…)
Unlikeliness of market forces leading to efficient adaptation
Increased level of knowledge makes early action possible: regional high resolution climate projections
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
1. Integrating Adaptation into Policy Decisions – Why?
Solution: Climate Policy has to be pro-active and to integrate adaptation into policy decisions
Consideration:
Weigh of costs and benefits of adaptation measures information is necessary
Long-running nature of policy decisions
Cost benefits of early action
Action: legislation, rules for investment, information, funding
Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
STEP 2: Vulnerabilities in the regions of NRW
Agriculture: Most regions in NRW will profit from gradual warming and longer vegetation periods, as there will be enough water available
Forestry: Large storms and heavy gales will become more likely, the risk of storm related tree mortality and damage will rise, especially in the forests of the low mountain range
Human Health: Heat stress will increase in the built-up areas of the Ruhr area with negative impacts on human health