How Germany Can Cope with Future Droughts

Presentation: Interview
Date: 16 August 2022
Location: Der Tagesspiegel, Germany
Interview: Sinan Reçber (Der Tagesspiegel)

Prof. Dr. Roland Müller (Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung)

Benedict Bueb

Rodrigo Vidaurre

In recent years, an accumulation of droughts can be observed in Germany and Europe. As a further increase in the frequency and intensity of such periods is predicted, the question arises as to how different sectors can adapt to dry phases.

In an interview with Sinan Reçber of the Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel, Rodrigo Vidaurre and Benedict Bueb of Ecologic Institute discussed what measures can be taken in various sectors to lessen the impact of droughts in Germany. In addition to water-sensitive urban development, which increasingly relies on nature-based solutions to store water during dry periods, this includes the cultivation of drought-resistant agricultural varieties as well as the rewetting of peatlands.

Interview: Sinan Reçber (Der Tagesspiegel)

Prof. Dr. Roland Müller (Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung)

Benedict Bueb

Rodrigo Vidaurre
Date: 16 August 2022
Location: Der Tagesspiegel, Germany
Language: German
Keywords: Adaptation

Agriculture

Cities

Nature-based Solutions and Green Infrastructure

Water

Climate adaptation, drought, water scarcity, agriculture, peatlands, sponge city, nature-based solutions, climate change

Germany

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