Biogeochemical transformations on water-column-suspended particles, at the sediment-water interface and in the sediments are studied Considering the hydrodynamic conditions, the influence of the…

The project focuses on determining the effects of climate change on groundwater systems and through this on surface water and water supply. Furthermore, challenges and solutions for engineering…

structure of an adaptation strategy 2010; policy on climate protection 2010

Development of sustainable strategies and measures to protect the Halligen and East-Frisian Islands under climate change

Documentation and analysis of historical changes induced by natural processes and human influences: Geologic, geophysical, cultural-historical and benthic-ecological development of the Jade Bay;…

Investigation of ways to optimize the sedimentation on the Halligen under stronger sea level rise

Climate Change and European estuaries

…to analyse the potential consequences of climate change for navigation on inland and coastal waterways and to formulate appropriate strategies for adaptation to the changed environmental…

Prospects for Climate-Adapted Innovation Processes in the Model Region Bremen-Oldenburg in North Western Germany

Innovations in coastal protection along the southern North Sea coast. See also: Ahlhorn, F. (2009): Long-term Perspective in Coastal Zone Development - Multifunctional Coastal Protection Zones,…

The district of Wesermarsch has been chosen as a project area in the European Climate Proof Areas- project (CPA).  The rural hinterland concept is a unique initiative which draws up intelligent…

Integrated drainage management at the Lower Saxonian coast

Address the needs of marine spatial planning, environmental protection, socio-economic development, risk management and mitigation, by delivering harmonised land and sea geographic data sets

European 7th Framework Programme project about climate change impacts on the marine environment ,the research results and public perception of marine climate change. 19 marine research institutes…

Protected species and habitats in the German Baltic Sea and in the North Sea and their sensitivities against anthropogenic impacts and climate change

Safecoast was about gaining and sharing knowledge and information on coastal flood and erosion risk management between coastal management authorities in five North Sea countries: Denmark, Germany…

Changes in the coastal climate - evaluation of alternative strategies in coastal protection:  In 7 sub-projects, the research area ‘A- KŰST’ will investigate at a realistic scale, both the loads…

The project responds to the Georisks part of the 1st transnational call for proposals on Bilateral Wadden Sea Research by aiming at assessing the present state and sensitivity to future trends in…

Salt water intrusion in coastal aquifers