Cluster STORYLINE
The STORYLINE cluster contains the following two projects:
Retrospective and pseudo-global-warming simulations of extreme hydro-meteorological events using an integrated hydrometeorological modelling approach
Co-produced vulnerability assessments for URBAN heat events through the integration of micro-scale climate modelling and participatory approaches.
Background
STORYLINE aims to contribute to simulation- and participatory-based climate services to better prepare urban and rural societies to climatic risks. It will extend and improve the predictive capacity and application of convection-permitting regional climate modelling for urban and rural planning. HYDROLINE develops an integrated hydrometeorological modelling framework by interlinking convection permitting regional climate model simulations and fully distributed hydrologic response modelling, to investigate hydrometeorological extremes under past and potential future climate conditions, and to provide options for risk reduction and adaptation planning. URBANLINE aims to test novel methods and co-produce the basis for a more actionable and integrated vulnerability assessment towards urban heat. It integrates micro-scale climate modelling, public participation, and close collaboration with city administrators, using the city of Constance as case study.
In order to produce consistent and comparable results, close collaboration between the projects is of utmost importance. Data produced within HYDROLINE will serve as input for the micro-scale climate simulations in URBANLINE. URBANLINE supports the project HYDROLINE by facilitating exchange through joint stakeholder dialogues in the pilot region of Constance that aim to integrate local expert knowledge into both projects. The dialogues allow us to discuss information needs and potential measures in an integrated manner and enable the City of Constance to extend their adaptation planning beyond the topic of heat (URBANLINE) and include issues on extreme precipitation events (HYDROLINE) and thus to develop adaptation strategies that consider the complex interplay of different climatic extremes.
Cluster coordination:
Dr. Diana Rechid, Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS)