Klimarelevanz der Landnutzungen und Konsequenzen für den Naturschutz

Biosphärenreservat niedersächsische Elbtalaue als regionaler Testfall

authored by

Wiebke Saathoff, Christina von Haaren

Abstract

Meanwhile a wide knowledge base has been established about the relevance of ecosystems, biotopes and land use types for the retention, absorption or emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). So far, these findings have not been considered in current nature conservation strategies and measures. The paper contributes to fill this gap. It introduces the basics to assess the relevance of land use for the development of GHG and suitable mitigation measures relevant for nature conservation. In addition, potential synergies with other nature protection measures are analysed in order to identify further opportunities how to include mitigation measures in multifunctional targets. Whether these potential synergies can be achieved in a given case can only be proven by applying these instruments to a specific area. Using the Biosphere Reserve "Niedersächsische Elbtalaue" (Elbe Floodplain of Lower Saxony) as an example, sites requiring special consideration in terms of climate protection were identified and intersected with species protection measures which had been proposed in the development plan for the Biosphere Reserve. The results revealed high potential synergies and few potential conflicts between climate mitigation and species protection. Finally, the paper identifies starting points to include the climatic function of the biotopes into the existing instruments of nature protection.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Environmental Planning

Type

Article

Journal

Naturschutz und Landschaftsplanung

Volume

43

Pages

138-146

No. of pages

9

ISSN

0940-6808

Publication date

2011

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology, Environmental Science(all)

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land