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Critical infrastructure and population/civil protection in the context of climate change related extreme events - KIBEX
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschuz und Katastrophenhilfe, BBK), Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (Potsdam Institut für Klimafolgenforschung, PIK), German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Luft- und Raumfahrtzentrum, DLR)Summary:
Within the framework of the KIBEX project, methods for the vulnerability assessment of population and critical infrastructure towards climate change related extreme events (high intensity rainfall events, storms, droughts and heat waves) will be developed with several representative communities in Germany. Thereby, the close cooperation with local actors (e.g., infrastructure operators, administration, protection agencies) plays an essential role, as important information can only be obtained on this level.
Project Components:
The results of these techniques, in addition to generating further empirical data (conducting expert interviews and surveys), will lead to a more comprehensive vulnerability assessment of populations and Critical Infrastructures, as well as to an understanding of their interdependencies and functional chains in light of climate change and extreme events.
Within the project duration, a variety of methods will contribute to our interdisciplinary approach. Regional climate scenarios will be evaluated in order to assess vulnerabilities and to develop indicators and criteria that also help to evaluate actual and potential adaptation strategies. Furthermore, cartographic data will be analysed in order to create exposure maps and project scenarios for extreme events.
Through regular workshops the close cooperation with local stakeholders will be sought; not only to share information, but also to generate locally grounded data and to systematize actual experiences that can lead to sustainable dissemination and implementation of adaptive strategies and management in cases of extreme events.
Expected Outputs:
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Assessment of vulnerabilities of different social groups and Critical Infrastructures to climate change related extreme weather events, particularly heat waves, droughts and flash floods
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Development of different assessment methods including criteria and indicators to assess the exposure, susceptibility and adaptive capacities of these systems and components of risk
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Identification of interdependencies of Critical Infrastructures (esp. water supply, electricity supply and transportation)
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Discussion of the resulting conditions and challenges for civil protection
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Development of specific and applicable adaptation strategies
- Exchange of information and experiences with local stakeholders
Contacts:
PD Dr.-Ing. Jörn Birkmann
Tel: + 49-228-815-0208
e-mail: birkmann@ehs.unu.eduClaudia Bach
Tel.: + 49-228-815-0230
e-mail: bach@ehs.unu.eduProject Status:
Under Implementation (2009-2011) -
Quo Vadis Aquifers Programme (QVA)
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The QVA Programme is a joint activity of the United Nations University and the International Hydrological Programme of UNESCO.
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Under Implementation (open-ended)
Vulnerability Assessment of People, Livelihoods and Ecosystems in the Ganga Basin
Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2010-08-19 03:57
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The Ganga basin is one of the most populous regions on Earth, home to 450 million people at an average density of over 550 individuals per square kilometre. In the delta zone this rises to over 900 per km2.
As a result, there is strong demand and competition for natural resources, especially water for domestic use and irrigation, and most of the basin tributaries are regulated by barrages. Fisheries along the river are of considerable economic value and their output makes a major contribution to regional nutritional needs.
Groundwater and Human Security (GWAHS-CS)
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNU, UNESCOSummary:
Project Components:
The GWAHS-CS project was launched by UNU-EHS, UNESCO-IHP (International Hydrological Programme of UNESCO) and UNU-INWEH (International Network on Water, Environment and Health) to study the relationship between groundwater (both as an opportunity and a threat) and human security. The UN-Water Programme on Capacity Development later joined the initiative.
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The overall objective of the project is to address the threats to human security and well-being currently posed by water scarcity and water quality degradation in developing countries and the role of groundwater management and protection in alleviating such threats.
The main objective of the research project is to adapt and apply vulnerability assessment methods to determine the vulnerability of communities who face freshwater supply problems, with an emphasis on groundwater. Groundwater can play a major positive role for the livelihoods of communities facing water supply shortages but can also be a threat when the resource becomes degraded.
Contacts:
Dr Fabrice Renaud
Tel.: + 49-228-815-0211
e-mail: renaud@ehs.unu.eduProject Status:
Under implementation
Climate change and hazardscape of Sri Lanka
Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2010-04-20 04:16
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In recent years ‘vulnerability assessment’ has gained a prominent position in the international climate-change policy arena. There are many social-scientific studies that examine various methods and approaches involved in assessing vulnerability. Rather than making another addition to this literature I examine how climate-change policies have been translated in Sri Lanka in order to identify vulnerable places and social groups by combining actor-network theory and the concept of ‘hazardscape’.
Community-led response to climate change through communication, awareness creation and education
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\Ghanaian slum dwellers have been heavily affected by climate change through growing risks of flooding, erosion, malnutrition, the declining availability of water. This project will educate slum residents on issues around climate change impacts, its mitigation, adaptation and management. It will also promote effective environmental management practices within slum communities.
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Niue - National Communication
Submitted by andrea on Sat, 2009-06-20 01:22
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Key Vulnerabilities
- Coastal zone and reefs
- Agriculture
- Land Use Change and Forestry
- Water Resources
- Health
- Biodiversity
- Socio Economic Impacts
Potential Adaptation Measures
Coastal Zones and Reefs:
- Measures need to be undertaken to protect Niue’s vulnerable low lying areas by establishing a standard code for coastal management i.e.
