EC Research in the field of climate change and water, floods & droughts STRATEGIC STEERING GROUP MEETING 25 January 2008 Marta Moren Abat Climate Change & Environmental Risks Unit Research Directorate General European Commission

An integrated approach Financial sector Energy Ecosystem Agriculture Fisheries Soil Water Nature Air Infrastructure Biodiversity Construction Tourism Transport Impacts transpire gradually from the environment into the economies and society

Key global impacts as a function of global average warming Above 1980-1990 levels. To express the change relative to the period 1850-1899, IPCC WG II adds 0.5 degrees C. EU 2° C objective

Examples of key projects (I) Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability WATCH: Water and Global Change. Analysis, quantification and prediction of the components of the current & future global water cycle and related water resources EURO-LIMPACS: Integrated Project to evaluate the Impacts of Global Change on European Freshwater Ecosystems. AMMA: African monsoon multidisciplinary analysis – improving weather forecasting for early warning systems, risk management and civil protection in Africa. .

Climate Change impact, adaptation & vulnerability FP6 (2002-2006) Running projects Examples of key projects (II) Climate Change impact, adaptation & vulnerability CIRCE: Climate Change & Impact Research – The Mediterranean environment. Assessment of climate change impacts in the Mediterranean area. The project will predict and quantify physical impacts and evaluate consequences for society and the economy EDEN: Emerging Diseases in a Changing European Environment Studied a range of diseases that are specially sensitive to environmental changes. ADAM: Adaptation & Mitigation Strategies: Supporting European Climate Policy Assessment of the extent to which existing and evolving EU mitigation and adaptation policies can achieve a tolerable transition to a world with a global climate not warmer than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

The 7th Research Framework Programme (2007-2013)

EC RESEARCH STRUCTURE Framework Programme (Council and EP) Specific Programme (Council + opinion EP) Work Programmes (Commission) Yearly calls (specific topics, choice of instruments,…)

Activities Sub-activities 6. Environment including Climate change Climate change, pollution and risks - Pressures on environment and climate - Environment and health - Natural Hazards Sustainable management of resources Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources - Management of marine environments Environmental Technologies - Technologies for observation, prevention, mitigation, of the natural and man-made environment protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat - Technology assessment, verification, testing Earth observation and assessment tools - Earth observation - Forecasting methods and assessment tools

(1st Call: 39 M€) Pressures on Environment and Climate The Earth System and Climate: Functioning & abrupt changes The Global Carbon cycle and GHG budgets Climate Change Natural and Socio-economic Impacts Response strategies; Adaptation, Mitigation and Policies Natural and anthropogenic emissions and pressures Future Climate Stability of the Thermohaline Circulation THOR Air quality and climate in megacities: CITYZEN MEGAPOLI Climate change impacts in the Parana-Plata river basin CLARIS LPB Full costs of climate change CLIMATECOST Ocean acidification EPOCA Climate change impacts on mountain regions ACQWA Impacts of climate policies on land use and ecosystems CCTAME Natural Hazards (1st call: 13M€ Climate Change impacts & adaptation strategies in water policies CLIMATEWATER Investigating Europe’s Risk from Droughts XEROCHORE Risk Assessment & Management

Projects starting in 2007 Climate change impacts on mountain regions (ACQWA): The project will assess the impacts of a changing climate, focusing on the quantity and quality of water originating in mountain regions assessing the influence to downstream regime and related sectors and uses. It will quantify the influence of climate change to river discharge and analyse the impacts on society and accounting feedback mechanisms. Deliverables: Impacts on forests, aquatic ecosystems, agriculture, water demand, reservoir management & hydropower, tourism Case studies, assessment of competitive uses of water Adaptation measures and policy choices Dissemination to policy: Report, WG policy + stakeholder interface

Projects starting in 2007 Bridging the Gap Between Adaptation Strategies of Climate Change Impacts & European Water Policies (ClimateWater): Analysis of the adaptation measures & strategies on climate change impacts on water including water use related activities. Process: review the impacts; analysis, review and synthesis of adaptation measures including mitigation in order to formulate a coherent framework on adaptation strategies of climate change impacts on water resources and water uses. Deliverables: Reports on impacts and adaptation measures Report on measures versus EU policies (present and future) Research needs Dissemination Meetings, Symposium.

Implications of drought policies for integrated water management Projects starting in 2007 An exercise to assess research needs and policy choices in areas of drought (XEROCHORE): Assist development of Policy and identify research agenda Natural system, impact of climate & hydrology on drought Economic and social impacts of droughts Environmental impacts of droughts Implications of drought policies for integrated water management Drought associated policies – Recommendations towards a EU Drought Policy Deliveries: Network consultations, workshops, final conference, reports

(2nd Call: 42 M€) Open till February 2008 Pressures on Environment and Climate (2nd Call: 42 M€) Open till February 2008 The Earth System and Climate: Functioning & abrupt changes The Global Carbon cycle and GHG budgets Climate Change Natural and Socio-economic Impacts Response strategies; Adaptation, Mitigation and Policies Natural and anthropogenic emissions and pressures Future Climate New components in Earth System modelling Climate-chemistry interactions in the stratosphere Water resources in Northern India, and adaptation strategies Sea-Level Rise Analysis of emerging economies in a post-Kyoto regime Addressing deforestation in tropical areas Climate variability & terrestrial carbon cycle Natural Hazards (2nd call: 13M€ Risks of novel options to limit climate change Preparedness and risk management for flash floods including generation of sediment & associated debris flow Arctic Ocean ecosystems

More Info on EU Research Current EU research Programmes and Calls www.cordis.lu/FP6/calls.cfm Information on FP7: www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp7 Programme Environment (including climate change): Pressures on Environment and Climate, Natural Hazards, Earth Observation, Environmental Technologies http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/index_en.htm