Climate change in Schleswig-Holstein

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Climate change in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein affects various environments and industries.

Greenhouse gas emissions

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Annual greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 24,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year in 2023.[1]

Emissions from agriculture accounted for 3,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year in 2023.[1]

Impacts of climate change

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Drought

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Schleswig-Holstein would experience drought with a greater frequency and intensity.[2]

Heavy rain

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Schleswig-Holstein would experience heavy rain more frequently.[3]

Flooding of lowlands

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The lowland areas of Schleswig-Holstein are much more susceptible to flooding, and they are concentrated on the western side of the state.[4]

Wadden Sea

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Wadden Sea coastline

The population of different species of wildlife in the Wadden Sea would be significantly affected with large reductions in population, due to changes in the hospitality of the sea for different species.[5] The Wadden Sea is warming faster than other coastal areas.[6]

Response in terms of climate change mitigation

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Legislation

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Klimaschutzgesetz

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Schleswig Holstein Energy Transition and Climate Protection Act
Landtag of Saarland
Enacted2017-03-07
Commenced2017-03-31
Keywords
climate change mitigation, climate adaptation
Status: In force (amended)

In 2021, the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein passed the Energy Transition and Climate Protection Act, which implemented regulations relating to mandatory adoption of solar panels for residential buildings and parking areas.[7] The legislation also implemented emission reduction targets of at least 55% by 2030, by at least 70% by 2040 and by up to 95% by 2050 compared to 1990.[7]

The Schleswig-Holstein government consisting of Schleswig-Holstein Christian Democrats and the Schleswig-Holstein Greens, amended the Energy Transition and Climate Protection Act to strengthen the targets for the reduction in emissions and the regulations on the usage of solar panels in the legislation.[8]

The Schleswig-Holstein Free Democratic Party and the Schleswig-Holstein Social Democrats declared their opposition to the amendments, in contrast to their parties' political positions at the federal level.[9][10]

From January 2025, every new roof must have a solar system.[11]

Response in terms of climate adaptation

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Many coastal towns have requested flood defences.[12]

Certain farmers have changed the crops they grow to maintain their yield, as the most suitable crop for the climate changes as the climate changes.[13]

In 2015, the state government released an integrated strategy to reduce the effects of climate change in the Wadden Sea.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b Geisslinger, Esther (2023-07-21). "Halbwegs auf grünem Kurs" [Halfway on green course]. taz. Archived from the original on 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  2. ^ Passow, Anne (2024-01-16). "Wie sich das Klima in Schleswig-Holstein verändert" [How the climate is changing in Schleswig-Holstein]. Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Archived from the original on 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  3. ^ "Folgen des Klimawandels: Wie gut ist Schleswig-Holstein vorbereitet?". Norddeutscher Rundfunk. 2023-07-13. Archived from the original on 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  4. ^ "State wants to better protect lowlands in Schleswig-Holstein". Norddeutscher Rundfunk. 2024-12-11. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  5. ^ Buschbaum, Christian (2024-08-11). "Wattenmeer verändert sich im Rekordtempo". Archived from the original on 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  6. ^ "Klimawandel verändert Wattenmeer im Rekordtempo" [Climate change is changing the Wadden Sea at record speed]. Kieler Nachrichten. 2024-08-11. Archived from the original on 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  7. ^ a b Enkhardt, Sandra (2021-06-02). "Schleswig-Holstein bringt Photovoltaik-Pflicht für Nichtwohngebäude und Parkplätze auf den Weg". pv magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  8. ^ "Landesregierung beschließt Neufassung von Energiewendegesetz". Norddeutscher Rundfunk. 2024-01-10. Archived from the original on 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  9. ^ "FDP in SH will Reform des Klimaschutzgesetzes verschieben". Norddeutscher Rundfunk. 2025-01-14. Archived from the original on 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  10. ^ "Schleswig-Holsteins Landtag verabschiedet novelliertes Energiewendegesetz mit Solarpflicht" [Schleswig-Holstein launches photovoltaics mandatory for non-residential buildings and parking spaces]. pv magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  11. ^ Müller, Kay (2024-06-18). "Ab Januar muss in SH auf jedes neue Dach eine Solaranlage". shz. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  12. ^ "Hochwasserschutztag in Eckernförde diskutiert Schutzmauer" [Flood protection day in Eckernförde discusses protective wall]. 2024-07-16. Archived from the original on 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  13. ^ Jahn, Karen (2023-07-14). "Klimawandel: Hof bei Kiel baut Aprikosen an" [Climate change: Farm near Kiel grows apricots]. Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Archived from the original on 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
  14. ^ Hofstede, Jacobus L. A.; Stock, Martin (2018). "Climate change adaptation in the Schleswig-Holstein sector of the Wadden Sea: an integrated state governmental strategy". Journal of Coastal Conservation. 22 (1): 199–207. doi:10.1007/s11852-016-0433-0. ISSN 1400-0350. JSTOR 45047136.