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Tajikistan is among the Central Asian countries most severely affected by climate change. This is evident from the growing incidence of natural disasters, such as landslides, floods and droughts, and a general decline in the availability and quality of water. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, large areas were deforested to meet the need for fuelwood, especially during the severe civil war from 1992 to 1997. This now makes the country more vulnerable to climate change and exacerbates its negative impacts. Land use conflicts further contribute to the overuse and degradation of forest areas. Forest land is increasingly in competition... more
The initiative focuses on the recovery of the river space of the river Arga and on the establishment of a new river corridor , all compatible with human activities, the reduction of the risk of flooding in the Arga, the reduction of the risk of flooding in the the urban centre of Funes and with the maintenance, conservation and improvement of the existing habitats for the existing habitats for the European mink. The reconnection of the meander of Soto Sardillas in the River Arga is the largest river restoration project in Spain.
Thirteen livestock farmers from Ariège (mainly beef and cow's milk production) have come together around a common goal: to strengthen the role of natural pasture in their production systems. The Opti`Prairies Economic and Environmental Interest Group (GIEE) has been set up to create new benchmarks for high quality, low environmental impact livestock farming by giving pastures renewed importance.
It consists in implementing multispecies grasslands, temporary grasslands based on a mixture of at least three species from two different families. It favours a reduction in inputs. The choice of the species takes into account to adapt to the... more
Reforestation of slope near Davos to limit snow avalanches
The goal of this work is to protect the villages against floods and erosion of the riverbed.
As in section 3 of the Licca Liber project, a dynamic self-development of the Lech is also conceivable in section 4. This should take place either on the west or east bank. The respective other bank section will be designed close to nature. Below the crash structure at river kilometre 50.4 the deepening of the river Lech is the greatest. Therefore, at this point sole-supporting measures such as a rough ramp are necessary to raise the river bed to the 1999 level (before the flood). The handling of the fall structure at river kilometre 50.4 remains uncertain until the detailed planning. How the slope can be overcome depends to a large extent... more
The BUND Naturschutz cares for about 3 ha of the moor Ewige Sau and carries out mainenance measures, e.g. removal of shrubs and regular mowing.
"Increases in extreme precipitation events of floods and droughts are expected to occur worldwide. The increase in extreme events will result in changes in streamflow that are expected to affect water availability for human consumption and aquatic ecosystem function."
"daily long-term data from paired watersheds that have undergone forest harvest or species conversion were used. It was found that interactive effects of climate change, represented by changes in observed precipitation trends, and forest management regime, significantly alter expected streamflow most often during extreme events." The results of this study show that vegetation... more
As the fourth most water-rich river in Germany, the Inn was used for energy production at an early stage. 14 hydroelectric power plants in the German section of the river impair the passability for fish. In addition, the Inn was straightened, expanded and dammed for land reclamation, shipping, flood protection and energy production, thus losing its natural dynamics.
Within the framework of the Inn River Development Plan, bypass channels for fish migration, flood troughs for flood protection and biodiversity and new alluvial forest were created. Gravel banks and embankments were remobilized in order to get bed load moving again, and... more
Within the framework of the Inn River Development Plan, bypass channels for fish migration, flood troughs for flood protection and biodiversity and new alluvial forest were created. Gravel banks and embankments were remobilized in order to get bed load moving again, and... more
Just outside densely built-up area in Bergen, a 6km nature-trail has been built. The trail brings citizens closer to nature and gives great opportunities for recreation. The trail runs up on the mountains and in to the forest, and at selected points along the trail there are beautiful look-outs, picnic areas and places for children to play.
Løvstien has been built with materials and a design that will tolerate high levels of rainfall, as Bergen is experiencing a lot of rain, and are projected to get even more over the coming decades due to climate change. Løvstien is designed as a comprehensive technical and aesthetic solution with good... more