Climate change adaptation and sustainable regional development: a case study for the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany

Reyer, Christopher P. O.; Bachinger, Johann; Bloch, Ralf; Hattermann, Fred F.; Ibisch, Pierre L.; Kreft, Stefan; Lasch, Petra; Lucht, Wolfgang; Nowicki, Christoph; Spathelf, Peter; Stock, Manfred; Welp, Martin

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“…The cumulative products from the two workshops, compiled written material and follow-up discussions with researchers, produced a rich body of material on the three indicative cases. Where other studies have undertaken the analyses of planned or agreed adaptation measures for regions (see Reyer et al 2012), this study examines options that are still in development. As such, the results below provide an ex ante appraisal.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other terminologies have been used to describe the consequences of interactions between different adaptation options. Reyer et al (2012) employ the terms 'synergies' and 'conflicts' to describe the interaction between the intended consequences of a measure and unintended positive or negative side effects. Reyer et al (2012) consider interactions within sectors as well as between them, and on how the mix of social, economic and environmental outcomes might be affected.…”

Section: Concepts For Synthesis: Regional Integration As Institutionamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reyer et al (2012) employ the terms 'synergies' and 'conflicts' to describe the interaction between the intended consequences of a measure and unintended positive or negative side effects. Reyer et al (2012) consider interactions within sectors as well as between them, and on how the mix of social, economic and environmental outcomes might be affected. Whilst our study echoes the aspects of Reyer et al (2012) framing, we adopt Kirshen et al (2008) terminology of contradictions and co-benefits.…”

Section: Concepts For Synthesis: Regional Integration As Institutionamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reyer et al (2012) consider interactions within sectors as well as between them, and on how the mix of social, economic and environmental outcomes might be affected. Whilst our study echoes the aspects of Reyer et al (2012) framing, we adopt Kirshen et al (2008) terminology of contradictions and co-benefits. This arguably simpler framing serves our particular purpose.…”

Section: Concepts For Synthesis: Regional Integration As Institutionamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Researchers are increasingly engaged in multi-sectoral analyses to inform the development of integrated regional policies for climate adaptation (see for instance Holman et al 2005;Kirshen et al 2008;Reyer et al 2012). Despite this, concurrent research into the design of suitable policy and planning responses is still in its infancy (Hunt and Watkiss 2011;Moffet et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The effectiveness of climate adaptation policies in one sector can be compromised or aided by policies developed in another sector. When the focus of adaptation is a single geographical region, this potential for interaction between sectoral policies is heightened due to spatial, political and functional proximities. This paper analyses interactions within three suites of climate adaptation options developed for Australia's 'South-East Queensland' region relating to: (1) wetland migration, coastal infrastructure and planned retreat; (2) urban water security and energy demand; and (3) terrestrial biodiversity and agricultural viability. Using the concept of 'institutional interplay' to structure a process of dialogue amongst researchers, we identify a number of critical implementation requirements for successful regional-scale adaptation. There is a need for greater focus on neighbourhood or subregional scales of policy design and intervention, particularly for the coordination of adapted infrastructure and services to households. Policy-makers must also be more explicit in considering broader drivers of land-use change and economic adjustment likely to impact on proposed adaptations. In considering these issues, our paper also demonstrates a process for conducting cross-sectoral syntheses that can be employed in other regional-scale adaptation studies.

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Targeting the maintenance of functional ecosystems that provide the significant basis for human well‐being is an integral part of an ecosystem‐based sustainable development. Underlying causes of ecosystem degradation such as global climate change and ever‐growing human demands that rapidly shift socioeconomic and political baselines are often unmanageable at a local scale and require a new approach to planning and action in ecosystem management. The framework conditions that challenge sustainable development are shaped by increasing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA concept). Using the MARISCO method (adaptive management of vulnerability and risks at conservation sites), we analyzed 22 conservation sites, covering 26 protected areas and six administrative areas on four different continents and involving 524 participants. VUCA conditions were present across cultures and biomes, yet the responses in planning and management varied among conservation sites. The findings of both the qualitative and quantitative analyses confirm that participants understand how far human well‐being heavily depends on the functionality of ecosystems that were seen to suffer from a wide range of stresses and threats of varying criticality. Worldwide, local stakeholders and experts rated impacts of global climate change as most critical. In attempts to achieve ecosystem‐based sustainable development, most management teams strive for more risk‐robust and adaptive strategies by advocating for active risk management. A common factor identified among all case studies was the need for cooperative management between smaller conservation sites in order to address large‐scale challenges.

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Adaptation to extreme weather: identifying different societal perspectives in the Netherlands

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The intensity and occurrence of extreme weather events are expected to change with climate change. This change necessitates adaptive responses to extreme events, which need to take into account different societal perspectives, in order to be robust. In this paper, we explore the perspectives of different social actors in the Netherlands with respect to extreme weather events and ways to adapt to these events. The paper reports on a set of 41 interviews, using the repertory grid technique. The results were analyzed, to identify (a) the perspectives that stakeholders hold as most important for adaptation to extreme weather events; (b) the determinants of differences in perspectives. We find six different perspectives, all of which prioritize different adaptive actions. Producing robust adaptive responses which include different perspectives is therefore not a straightforward matter and is likely to result in win-lose situations. Further, differences in perspectives were not closely related to different sectors the interviewees belonged to. Thus, the traditional approach of involving different sectors to discuss and produce adaptation measures may be too limiting and needs to be supplemented to involving actors with different perspectives. The level of concern and level of information influenced the ways interviewees perceive adaptation priorities for extreme weather events. Participation in information events does not always result in perceived need to prepare for extreme events, something that adaptation communication needs to take into account.

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Climate change adaptation and sustainable regional development: a case study for the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany

Cited by 52 publications

References 75 publications

Bringing it all together: researcher dialogue to improve synthesis in regional climate adaptation in South-East Queensland, Australia

Bringing it all together: researcher dialogue to improve synthesis in regional climate adaptation in South-East Queensland, Australia

Conservation and sustainable development in a VUCA world: the need for a systemic and ecosystem‐based approach

Adaptation to extreme weather: identifying different societal perspectives in the Netherlands

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