Climate & Disasters
As changes in the Earth’s climate become more evident instances of water shortage and excess
are becoming increasingly frequent throughout the world. Weather conditions vary from place to
place and from time to time. However our climate has never seen such quick and drastic changes
in a short period as in the past two decades. Our challenge lies in understanding the negative and
positive aspects of climate change and how to react and adapt on these changes in the best
possible way. HydroRift investigates the basis of current climate change scenarios and their
uncertainties and suggests how our water management could adapt in the best possible way. To
do so we make use of simulation models and have developed downscaling methodologies for
climate change scenarios to analyze water management options for the future.
Disaster Risk Management
Assessment and analysis of on-site conditions regarding the threats and risks in a disaster prone
environment considering drivers as well as vulnerabilities of environmental conditions and the
affected population. Development of risk and impact profiles, development of sustainable
prevention, adaptation and mitigation options and strategies as well as implementation plans.
Institutional assessments, support, development and capacity building related to disaster
management capacity, implementation of support tools, including e.g. emergency plans and
mapping products for identification of e.g. flood risks, potential climate impacts and
vulnerabilities.
Climate Change Impact
Consideration of climate change scenarios and impacts on water resources assessments.
Downscaling of global scenarios under consideration of regional and local effects including land
use changes. Data assessments and evaluation. Policy development and institutional support.
Climate Change Downscaling
Downscaling of Global Climate Model (GCM) data using statistical or dynamical tools based on
IPCC RCP 4.5 or RCP 8.5 approaches. Calibration of climate predictions to local conditions
taking into consideration regional and local particularities.
Flood Mapping, Risk, Impact and Mitigation
Assessments of flood risks, potential flood impacts and possible mitigation options. Design of
monitoring networks and control schedules as well as emergency plans, design of decision
support tools, flood defense structures and mitigation options.
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