Transdisciplinary Concepts and Methods
project website
http://www.senckenberg.de/bik-f/english/english.htm
Project:
Knowledge transfer & social-ecological aspects of climate-induced changes in biodiversity
Responsible
Funding:
Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre
Limnic Systems in the Future
Limnic ecosystems are an essential part of the global hydrological cycle and are in constant exchange with terrestrial ecosystems. IPCC predictions (2007) indicate extensive and regionally highly variable consequences of climate change for limnic systems. This is to their structure, function and, in particular, their ability to provide ecosystem services. In addition, limnic systems suffer from numerous stress factors arising from anthropogenic activities, which are, in turn, also influenced by climate change (e.g. land use). The central role played by limnic systems in supply systems for drinking water and food (fresh water source, irrigation), as well as in economic (fishing, tourism) and social activities, means that the assessment and evaluation of climate caused losses to biodiversity are absolutely necessary.