Climate change adaptation and sustainable regional development: a case study for the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany |
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Authors: | Christopher Reyer Johann Bachinger Ralf Bloch Fred F Hattermann Pierre L Ibisch Stefan Kreft Petra Lasch Wolfgang Lucht Christoph Nowicki Peter Spathelf Manfred Stock Martin Welp |
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Institution: | 1. Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Telegrafenberg, P.O. Box 601203, 14412, Potsdam, Germany 2. Leibniz-Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Müncheberg, Germany 3. Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, University of Applied Sciences, Eberswalde, Germany 4. Department of Geography, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Abstract: | Located in a relatively dry region and characterized by mainly sandy soils, the German Federal State of Brandenburg (surrounding the capital city of Berlin) is especially vulnerable to climate change impacts (e.g., summer droughts) and cascading effects on ecological systems (e.g., decreasing ground water tables, water stress, fire risk, productivity losses) with socioeconomic implications. Furthermore, a complex interplay of unemployment, rural exodus, and an aging population challenges this structurally weak region. We discuss adaptation measures that are either implemented or planned, as well as research into adaptation strategies to climate change for the sectors forestry, agriculture, and water management as well as in nature conservation in light of socioeconomic and ecological challenges and benefits. In doing so, we adopt a systemic view of Brandenburg where the sectors discussed are seen as subsystems embedded in a larger regional system. This at least partially holarchical approach enables the identification of conflicts between adaptation measures, but also of synergies among the sectors that pertain to successful adaptation to climate change. The insights gained ultimately highlight the need for cross-sectoral, adaptive management practices that jointly target a sustainable regional development. |
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