Content:
Climate Change at the Baltic Sea Coast – The RADOST Project;
RADOST Annual Conference 2010;
Regional Activities:
Extractive Polyculture in the Kiel Fjord;
Kick-off meeting – RADOST focus network “Conservation and Land Use”;
Baltic Tourism Network for Climate Change Adaption is launched;
Kick-off for RADOST pilot projects for drainage management;
Geographic Information System (GIS) for RADOST online;
Stakeholder and institutional analysis in RADOST;
International Activities:
RADOST Side Event in Copenhagen;
Transatlantic Media Dialogue regarding;
Climate Policy in Europe and the US;
BaltCICA: 1st International Conference;
Dinner Dialogue;
Publications
The results of a survey of 4000 companies in the Bremen-Oldenburg metropolitan region in north-western Germany show that climate change is an ever more significant business management factor for companies. In this issue of SHORT AND SHARP, we present an overview of the risks and opportunities which various industries see ahead of them, and of the conclusions which can be drawn for adaptation strategies.
INKA BB sees itself as an innovation network encompassing academia and business practice that brings about change proactively. As a role model and partner, the network wishes to disseminate findings and initiate learning processes. To achieve this, we combine the region’s existing expertise of research institutions, public administrations, business enterprises and associations. The network operates in Brandenburg with a federal state-wide focus. Most site- and company-related measures are undertaken in the regions of Lausitz-Spreewald and Uckermark-Barnim, as well as in the metropolis of Berlin.
Impacts of climate change on agriculture have been predominantly analyzed by using biophysical and crop specific model applications. Vulnerability assessments which identify the vulnerability of regions with their farming systems are urgently required, because agricultural adaptations to climate change are related to regional specifics, and therefore research has to consider the regional level. Therefore sector- and system-specific approaches have to be developed. This paper presents the methodology of a vulnerability assessment for organic farming systems in the Brandenburg Region, which considers regional-specific climatic impact, as well as the regional-specific adaptive capacity. In this region, the cultivation and management of legume-grass swards have a key position, especially the climate change impact on legume symbiotic nitrogen fixation and nitrogen mineralization. Adaptation strategies of crop production systems include reduced soil tillage, which plays an important role also in organic farming systems (reducing soil erosion, improving water infiltration, reducing evaporation and improving soil structure, control of N-dynamics) are developed and tested by means of an action research approach.
Bakenhus Biofleisch GmbH is an organic meat processor and marketer which obtains its meat from its own and from other organic farms. All products – beef, pork, lamb and poultry – are produced according to the strict guidelines of organic food associations and in the traditions of the trade. Thus, Bakenhus Biofleisch GmbH is certified under the Naturland, Bioland and Demeter guidelines. Climate adaptation possibilities in the butcher’s trade are being developed in the context of the nordwest2050 Research Project.
Content:
Regional Activities:
Looking Back on Five Years of RADOST;
RADOST Final Conference Takes Stock, Looks Ahead;
Looking Back: Comments on RADOST;
Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance Seeks to Make the Region a Climate Conscious Vacation Destination;
What’s Next after RADOST?
New Web Tool: “Northern German Climate Monitor”;
International Activities:
RADOST at the European Maritime Day;
Contributions wanted for ECCA Conference 2015;
Publications:
Communicating Adaptation to Regional Climate Change Impacts;
New RADOST reports;
Third Special Edition of “Coastal & Marine“
Content:
Regional Activities:
RADOST Event at the Darßer Arche;
Save the Date: RADOST Final Conference;
Local Adaptation Strategies for Schleswig-Holstein;
Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance Supports Adaptation Strategy
of the City of Kiel;
“Nothing Stays the Same” – RADOST at the BWK Federal Congress;
Concordance Maps in the North German Climate Atlas;
International Activities:
Adaptation to Climate Change in Mountain & Coastal Areas;
Publications:
„Die Zeit“ Reports on RADOST;
4th RADOST Annual Report;
Adaptation Strategy for the Ports of Lübeck
Content:
Regional Activities:
Schoolchildren Explore Biodiversity in a Changing Climate;
Rügen in the Year 2030;
RADOST Findings in the “Climate Change in Northern Germany” Dossier;
International Activities:
RADOST at the ECCA Conference;
Adaptation in Mountain & Coastal Areas;
Publications:
Book Release: “Climate Change Adaptation in Practice”;
Contested Values and Practices in the US;
“Coastal & Marine” Magazine;
International Examples of Climate Change Adaptation
Content:
Regional Activities:
The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance Receives BMU Support;
Northern German Regional Conference;
New Website Provides Information about the Need for Coastal Protection;
RADOST GIS Presents Water Quality Indicators;
Coastal Research, Use, and Protection;
National Activities:
KLIMZUG Final Conference;
International Activities:
HELCOM Workshop in Warnemünde;
RADOST at the Dupont Summit 2012;
Publications:
Results of the 2012 RADOST Tour;
Integrating Climate Change into Economic Analyses under the EU Water Framework Directive