INKLIM-A and further projects

In 2009, the Hessian Centre on Climate Change initiated a number of research projects, most of them with project durations between three and five years. In the next years, further projects will be initiated. „INKLIM-A“ stands for „interdisciplinary research on climate change, impacts  and adaptation in Hesse“ (Interdisziplinäre Forschung zu Klimawandel, Folgen und Anpassung in Hessen). For the projects already completed, reports will be provided on this site.

INKLIM-A projects

Prof. F. M. Chmielewski, Humboldt University, Berlin (Department of Agriculture and Crop Production):
"Climate change in Hesse – chances, risks and costs for fruit-growing and viticulture" (2009 - 2013)

Prof. J. Eichhorn, Prof. H. Spellmann, Northwest German Forest Research Station, Göttingen:
"Investigation of the adaptability of Hessian beech forests to changing climate conditions" (2009 - 2014)

Prof. H.-R. Schultz, Geisenheim Research Centre (Section of Viticulture):
"Influence of regional climatic changes on the water balance of vineyard sites: risk assessment for Hessian viticultural areas using a physiological grapevine model“ (2009 - 2013)

Prof. B. Ahrens, University of Frankfurt (Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences):
"Soil in the regional climate model system CCLM – studies in the Main catchment area" (2009 - 2012)

Prof. B. Ahrens, University of Frankfurt (Institute for Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences):
"A carbon model for the regional climate model system CCLM " (2009 - 2012)

Dr. F. Kreienkamp, Climate & Environment Consulting, Potsdam:
"Further development of WettReg for the generation of regional scenarios based on results of the ENSEMBLES project " (2009 - 2012)

Dr. F. Kreienkamp, Climate & Environment Consulting, Potsdam:
"Further development of WettReg with regard to novel meteorological conditions" (2009 - 2010)
[Cooperation project of 15 German federal states]

• Report (2010) [2.9 MB, in German]    Abstract

Dr. F. Kreienkamp, Climate & Environment Consulting, Potsdam:
"Assessment of possible climate conditions based on the 2 °C goal for the region of Hesse" (2009)

• Report (2009) [1.4 MB, in German]    Abstract

Dr. G. Leckebusch, Prof. U. Ulbrich, Freie Universität Berlin (Institute of Meteorology):
"Anthropogenic influence on the storm climate over Europe and possible impacts for the region of Hesse" (2009 - 2012)

Prof. J. Luterbacher, Dr. D. Maraun, University of Gießen (Department of Geography):
"Climate change and extreme weather in Hesse – analysis of 20th century observation data and ensemble projections for the 21st century" (2009 - 2013)

Dr. J. Schaller, Geisenheim Research Centre (Section of Vegetable Crops),
Dr. G. Berthold, Hessian Agency for Environment and Geology, Wiesbaden:
"Changes in water demand and nitrogen fertilisation of vegetable crops related to climate change in the Hessian Reed” (2010 - 2014)

Further projects in the field of biomonitoring

Prof. W. Schröder, University of Vechta (Chair of Landscape Ecology): 
"Statewide investigations of observed and expected changes in the phenology of wild and crop plants in Hesse and their implications for forestry and agriculture" (2009 - 2012) 

Dr. C. Kammann, Dr. L. Grünhage, University of Gießen (Institute of Plant Ecology): 
"Risk assessment for the application of biochar and hydrochar in temperate soils – a way to stable C-sequestration?" (2009 - 2014)

• Information sheet (2010) [0.5 MB, in German]

Prof. H. A. Grewe, Prof. B. Blättner, University of Applied Sciences Fulda (Department of Nursing and Health Sciences): 
"Hessian action plan for the prevention of heat induced health impairments of the population " (2009 - 2012) 

Dr. U. Kuch, Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Frankfurt (Project group “Diversity and dynamics of pathogens, vectors and reservoir hosts”): 
"Preventative monitoring of Tiger Mosquitoes along arterial roads in southern Hesse and in other Hessian risk regions; development of DNA-based rapid tests for early recognition of eggs and larvae of the Asian Tiger Mosquito" (2009 - 2012) 

Dr. K.-H. Schmidt, Dr. C. Scherbaum-Heberer, Ecological Research Station, Schlüchtern: 
"Impacts of climate change on the competition for breeding caves between birds, small mammals and insects" (2009 - 2011)

• Report (2011) [0.4 MB, in German]    Abstract

PD Dr. P. Haase, Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Frankfurt (Project group “Range dynamics of species”): 
"Impacts of climate change on the biological quality of Hessian streams" (2009 - 2010) 

• Report (2010) [1 MB, in German]    Abstract

Prof. G. Zizka, PD Dr. T. Gregor, Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Frankfurt (Project group “Dynamics of biocenoses”): 
"Heavily endangered plant species in Hesse – range analysis and climate change" (2009 - 2011)

PD Dr. R. Schaldach, Prof. A. Ernst, University of Kassel (Center for Environmental Systems Research): 
"Impacts of global change on ecosystem services in Hesse“ (2010 - 2015)

Dr. G. Schaumberg, Agriculture Agency Hesse, Kassel:
"Observation of water and nitrogen balances in agricultural soils in different Hessian regions in order to optimize nitrogen fertilisation and possible irrigation measures" (2010 - 2015)