Climate Change Impact Analyses
Climate change has a direct impact on the quantity, quality, and regime of water resources; the frequency and intensity of events such as droughts, floods, and snowmelt are increasingly rising. Services provided in this context include the scientific analysis of the effects of climate change on water resources and the development of strategic plans to address these effects. Through integrated approaches that consider climate change in water management processes, risks are identified at the basin scale and adaptation policies are developed. At the same time, technical analyses and scenario studies that serve as guidance for decision-makers are being conducted.
Main activities offered under the service:
Analysis of the impacts of climate change on water resources
Evaluation of changes in snowmelt and surface flow regimes
Water budget and flood risk analyses based on climate scenarios
Development of early warning systems within the scope of drought and flood management
Preparation of climate change adaptation strategies for water resource management
Climate risk maps and sensitivity analyses at the basin scale
