Effects of climate change on Swiss water bodies
Hydrology, water ecology and water management
The report ‘Effects of climate change on Swiss waters’ gives a concise overview of the results of the HydroCH-2018 project and is a gateway to further technical information and data.
The Hydro-CH2018 project analysed the effects of climate change on Swiss water bodies. Climate change is altering the entire water balance, especially the seasonal distribution of water resources in the water bodies and groundwater. Low flow is becoming more frequent and the water temperature is increasing. This has a serious effect on water ecology, flood protection and water use. The report “Effects of climate change on Swiss water bodies” gives a concise overview of the results and is a gateway to further technical information and data. The project was treated as a priority theme within the National Centre for Climate Services (NCCS).
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This brochure explains how Switzerland's water balance works and what changes can be expected. It is aimed at users in the field.
Image: NCCSDie neuen hydrologischen Szenarien für die Schweiz zeigen, wie sich der Klimawandel auf die Gewässer und die Wasserwirtschaft auswirkt. Der Themenschwerpunkt «Hydrologische Grundlagen zum Klimawandel (Hydro-CH2018)» stellt seine Ergebnisse und Produkte am 16. März 2021 der Öffentlichkeit vor. Die Veranstaltung findet gemeinsam mit dem 4. NCCS Forum und dem 12. Symposium Anpassung an den Klimawandel in digitaler Form statt.
Image: NCCS