The Regge River is a typical rain fed river. Starting in the 19th century the first bends were cut and over the years the Regge River was largely turned into a canal. In situations with heavy rainfall, large areas in the valley of the river are flooded.
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Case studies
Furthermore, in this publication you can find a selection of adaptation case studies with some of the most representative practices.
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The 19th century industrialisation in Lodz heavily affected the city’s rivers, altering their ecosystems and hydrology. Many rivers in the densely built-up city were canalized. This resulted in a higher flood risk from runoff during heavy rain periods.
As a Mediterranean coastal city, Barcelona is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Its high population density also magnifies the local heat island effect which causes an array of health and environmental challenges.
River Restoration of the Manzanares River in the surroundings of the Royal Site of El Pardo (Madrid)
The Manzanares River, as it passes through the historic Royal Site of El Pardo, has undergone various hydromorphological alterations over the years, profoundly transformed both the riverbed and its banks.
The LIFE MEDACC project aims to develop innovative solutions for adapting our agroforestry and urban systems to the impacts of climate change in the Mediterranean area. A number of adaptation measures have been piloted in the areas of agriculture, forest management and water management.
La Asociación Red Navarra de Entidades Locales por la Sostenibilidad, con el apoyo de la Fundación Biodiversidad y la Oficina Española de Cambio Climático, ha llevado a cabo el proyecto EGOKI.
This case study considers a Finnish example of replacing overhead lines with underground cabling. The same strategy is also applied in other European countries. Elenia is the second largest electricity distribution system operator in Finland.
Nine UK electricity generating companies have been receiving support based on the provisions of the Climate Change Act of 2008.
Stuttgart’s location in a valley basin, its mild climate, low wind speeds, industrial activity and high volume of traffic has made it susceptible to poor air quality.