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THE BAY OF KIEL CLIMATE ALLIANCE
Experience of Adaptation Activities in
Prof. Dr. Horst Sterr
Institute for Coastal Geography & Climate Impact Research
ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN MOUNTAIN &
COASTAL AREAS: A TRANSATLANTIC DIALOGUE APRIL 16 – 19, 2013, Climate Service Center, Hamburg, Germany
Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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Commuting Area
20 participating communities plus the state capital Kiel in the southern Bay of Kiel
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Population
Dänischenhagen
3.560
Population
Kiel
239.000
Tourism as main economic activity
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Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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Main Threats
Sea level rise and intensified storm surges Cliff degradation
Loss of beach sand
Damages on touristic infrastructure
Flooding
Rising sea temperatures Enhanced Algae growth
Accumulation of algae and other organic material
Salt intrusion Change in marine organism
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Threats: Cliff degradation
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Threats: Loss of beach sand
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Kieler Nachrichten vom 02.09.2012
Threats: Flooding
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Threats: Algae accumulation
Chances
Temperature warming
Extended season
Change in tourism flows – more guests?
New economic perspectives
Aquaculture: Breed of new species
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Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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The Kiel of Bay Climate Alliance
Foundation in January 2010
1st period: Fields of action Focus areas were acquired with partners
Finding answers to the high communal costs caused by coastal erosion
Developing a climate-friendly destination
Informing about climate change and adaption measures – enhancing environmental education
Measures to reduce the communities CO2 output
Lobbywork Prof. Dr. Horst Sterr, Institute of Coastal Geography & Climate Impact Research 26/04/2013
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Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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Activities achieved
Feasibility analysis bicycle-carrying vehicle for a climate friendly destination
Activities achieved
Climate change Infotainment: Klimapavillon Schönberger Strand
Activities achieved
Community of Strande: Preoperating study for strategic retreat?
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Kiel Declaration (4.11.2011)
The communities and local decision makers of the Bay of Kiel (if not the entire Baltic Sea
coastline of Schleswig-Holstein) agree on the following points regarding the impacts
of climate change and how to address them:
1. The coastal communities in the area of the Bay of Kiel assume that climate change
will intensify in the coming years and decades.
2. The foreseeable impacts of climate change, including greater risks of floods, changes
in the system of coastal erosion and deposition, and an increased occurrence of
things washed ashore in certain locations, necessitate a science-based regional
development forecast to inform sustainable coastal management and integrated
strategies for coastal use.
3. Almost all of the communities in the region lack the financial and technical resources
to implement programs to handle the upcoming, above-mentioned impacts;
additionally, in many cases the existing legal regulations narrow the scope for
pragmatic solutions.
4. Effective adaptation to climate change and its accompanying challenges for coastal
areas cannot be achieved with action solely at the municipal level. It is considered
vital that the Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance continue to exist, even after the end of the
RADOST project. However, more financial support will be needed.
5. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance serves as a forum for the coastal communities to
articulate their common interests and goals regarding sustainable coastal
management. Support from the state and federal governments will also be necessary
for the coastal communities to plan effectively in the long term and handle problems
and events adeptly in the short term. In the medium term, the Climate Alliance aims to
develop into a model region for climate change adaptation along the German
coastline.
Activities achieved Lobby Work
Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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New period 2013 – 2016
Funded by the Federal Ministry of Environment (DAS-German Adaptation Strategy)
Intention: Shape up as a model region for climate adaption and sustainable coastal development
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Partner
Approx. 20 communities and cities
State Planning
State Ministry of Environment
LLUR
Trade associations, tourism organizations
NGOs
Scientific institutions
Federal Ministry of Environment
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Concrete actions
Providing information on climate change and adaptation E. g. information sessions and workshop for different target groups
Public relations: e. g. newsletter, press releases
Networking internally and externally
Strengthening the dialogue between communities and state authorities
Lobbywork for the implementation of adaption measures
Assistance in developing communal adaptation strategies
Conception of a climate conscious destination
Pooling climate relevant activities
Gathering data for regional and federal state planning
Arrange student thesis for communities with research requirements
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Contents I. Introducing the region:
I. Geography
II. Threats and chances of climate change
II. The Bay of Kiel Climate Alliance
I. Idea and formation
II. Adaptation activities achieved
III. Future aims
III. Conclusions
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Conclusion: What did we achieve? • Climate Alliance and the need to adapt to climate change is well
known among regional communities, institutions and political
decision makers
• Good media attention
• Cooperation with similar networks
• Communities are benefiting from the Alliance: More want to join.
• International attention
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Visit from a Chinese expert delegation arranged by the GIZ
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Conclusion: Barriers to progress • Tight financial situation hampers implementation of achieved solution
approaches
Successful implementation would enhance motivation for cooperation
• Communities focusing there own needs, not yet considering themselves
as a region
• Enterprise representatives still need to be convinced to collaborate –low
economic benefits expected from adaptation measures (contrary to
mitigation measures)
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THE KIEL BAY CLIMATE ALLIANCE – A BLUEPRINT APPLICABLE TO OTHER REGIONS?
www.Klimabuendnis-kieler-bucht.de
Conclusion: Recommendations for successful networking
• Confidential person to initiate the project
• Salaried trouble shooter with the ability to listen and enough time to coordinate
the network internally and externally
• At least one convinced communal representative to encourage others
• Personal contact is mandatory. This needs to be cultivated not only on official
events such as workshops but also informal meetings
• Speaking the target groups language
• Identify and understand the partners situation and aims
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