CLISP: Climate Change Adaptation by Spatial Planning in the Alpine Space
Project Framework
Climate change and its related impacts are strongly affecting land
use and land use development. In its Green Paper "Adaptation to climate
change in Europe - options for EU action" the European Commission
points out the potential of spatial planning to define cost-effective
adaptation measures to adapt to the impacts of climate change and
emphasizes its “key role for awareness-raising among the public,
decision makers and professionals as well as for triggering a more
proactive approach at all levels”.
CLISP is a European project funded by the Alpine Space Programme under
the European Territorial Cooperation 2007-2013. CLISP started in September 2008 and will run
until September 2011. The Lead Partner is the Umweltbundesamt GmbH /
Federal Environment Agency Austria. The partnership is composed of 14
Project Partners from Austria (6), Italy (3), Germany (1), Slovenia
(1), Switzerland (2) and the Principality of Liechtenstein (1) and
includes international organisations, national and regional government
authorities, national agencies, provinces / regions, research
institutions and institutes of applied sciences.
CLISP
is focused on the challenges to spatial planning in the face of climate
change and shall contribute to climate change adaptation by providing
climate-proof spatial planning solutions. CLISP is committed to
positioning spatial planning as a key player for future sustainable
development under the adversities of climate change.
- CLISP Flyer [PDF]
- CLISP Movie [EN]
Work Package 5 "Spatial Planning Fitness"
Objectives
Main objectives are:
- to analyse the "climate change fitness" of current spatial planning
systems by evaluating legal and institutional frameworks and
instruments (e.g. regional development programmes & plans, land-use
plans).
- to prevent and avoid adverse climate change impacts,
damages and costs on regional and local level by providing "climate
proof" spatial planning solutions as a substantial basis for future
sustainable territorial development in the Alps.
Research Questions
Are the spatial planning systems in the Alpine countries fit for
this important position assigned by the European Commission? What are
the weaknesses and what are the strengths of our instruments in the
face of climate change? What potential lies within spatial planning?
How can we better adapt to climate change risks? Are our instruments
sufficient? How can we improve our existing instruments?
Analysis
- Determining common transnational evaluation criteria for assessing the climate change fitness of spatial planning systems
- Reviewing the spatial planning systems in the Alpine countries with
regard to their climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities
- In-depth evaluation of relevant spatial planning instruments and
procedures in model regions regarding their capability in coping with
climate change impacts
- Identifying enhancement options for spatial planning systems and best practice examples of climate proof planning activities
- Elaborating a climate change „fitness“ assessment tool for self-evaluation of Alpine regions and municipalities
Results
- WP 5 Synthesis Report [PDF]
- Guidance for Planners [PDF]
- Climate Change Fitness Assesment Criteria [PDF]
- Climate Fitness Checklist [PDF]
- CLISP Final Results Booklet [PDF]
Project Team
WSL, Research Group Regional Economics and Development
WSL-SLF, Research Group Risk Management
Esther Casanova Raumplanung, Chur
Contact
| Keywords: |
Climate Change Adaptation, Spatial Planning, Spatial Development, Alpine Space, Evaluation, Climate Proof Planning, |
