Flashlights cast a spotlight on a particular subject – as does the “Flashlight study on lakes and climate change”. It presents available research findings on the effects of climate change on freshwaters and wetlands in Germany and draws attention to the resulting climatic changes. Findings from other European countries are also included. Among other things, the study looks at solutions and experiences of partners from the “Living Lakes Network Germany” and the Europe-wide “Living Lakes” network. Freshwaters are particularly susceptible to climate change and are therefore a good indicator of the effects of climate change, which are already measurable.
The study we have developed is intended to provide a practice-oriented overview of important findings and approaches to solutions and to provide impetus for European environmental policy.
Project area
Goals
Study
Publication of a study on experiences and solution strategies in dealing with climate-induced changes in lakes.
Online workshops
Organization of online workshops to raise awareness of the importance of protecting wetlands and lakes and to discuss and publish the project results.
Online conference
Organization of a public online conference.
Impulses
environmental policy at EU level to provide impetus for solutions.
Impacts
Compilation and publication of a 60-page study: Compilation of current published and unpublished research results and studies for scientists and lake managers.
Raising public awareness of the (negative) effects of climate change on water ecosystems (especially lakes) in Germany.
Networking on the subject of lake protection and lake management as part of the research.
Impressions
Contribution to the sustainability goals
Publications
Contact person
Udo Gattenlöhner
Managing Director, Head of Communication & Marketing
Tel: +49 7732 9995 870
gattenloehner@globalnature.org
Sponsor
