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CLISP - Climate Change Adaptation by Spatial Planning in the Alpine Space Climate Change Fitness of Spatial Planning WP 5 Synthesis Report Authors Marco Pütz (WSL) Sylvia Kruse (WSL) Esther Casanova (Esther Casanova Raumplanung) Melanie Butterling (ARE) Date 17 August 2011 This project is co-funded by the European Territorial Cooperation "Alpine Space" Programme 2007-2013 Impressum Authors Marco Pütz, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland. Sylvia Kruse, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland. Esther Casanova, Esther Casanova Raumplanung, Chur, Switzerland. Melanie Butterling, Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE, Bern, Switzerland. Citation Pütz, M., Kruse, S., Casanova, E., Butterling, M. (2011): Climate Change Fitness of Spatial Planning. WP5 Synthesis Report. ETC Alpine Space Project CLISP. Contact Melanie Butterling Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE CH-3003 Bern [email protected] +41 (0)31 3224064 Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank and acknowledge the support of the CLISP project partners, external observers and subcontractors in the production of the synthesis report. TABLE OF CONTENTS Inhalt List of Tables ......................................................................................................... 3 List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 3 A Introduction to the CLISP Project .................................................................. 4 B Executive Summary .................................................................................... 14 C WP5 Synthesis Report ................................................................................ 19 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 19 1.1 Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 19 1.2 Methods and Work Package Design ............................................................................. 20 2 Spatial Planning Systems in the Alpine Space .............................................. 22 2.1 Goals and Methods ....................................................................................................... 22 2.2 Results ........................................................................................................................... 22 2.2.1 Austria ................................................................................................................................................. 22 2.2.2 Germany ............................................................................................................................................. 26 2.2.3 Italy ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 2.2.4 Liechtenstein ..................................................................................................................................... 33 2.2.5 Slovenia ............................................................................................................................................... 35 2.2.6 Switzerland ........................................................................................................................................ 38 2.3 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 40 3 Climate Adaptation Capacities of Spatial Planning in the Alpine Space ........ 41 3.1 Goals and Methods ....................................................................................................... 41 3.2 General Strengths and Weaknesses of Spatial Planning Systems That Are Relevant to Climate Adaptation ....................................................................................................... 42 3.2.1 Austria ................................................................................................................................................. 42 3.2.2 Germany ............................................................................................................................................. 43 3.2.3 Italy ....................................................................................................................................................... 44 3.2.4 Liechtenstein..................................................................................................................................... 44 3.2.5 Slovenia............................................................................................................................................... 44 3.2.6 Switzerland ........................................................................................................................................ 45 3.3 Transnational Results .................................................................................................... 47 3.3.1 Political Framework ....................................................................................................................... 47 3.3.2 Spatial Planning Legislation ....................................................................................................... 47 3.3.3 Spatial Planning Instruments .................................................................................................... 48 3.3.4 Knowledge Base .............................................................................................................................. 51 3.3.5 Cooperation, Participation and Coordination .................................................................... 52 3.3.6 Financial and Human Resources .............................................................................................. 52 3.3.7 Barriers ............................................................................................................................................... 53 3.4 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 54 www.clisp.eu 1 4 Spatial Planning Instruments for Regional Adaptation to Climate Change ... 56 4.1 Goals and Methods ....................................................................................................... 56 4.2 Summary of Main Results ............................................................................................. 58 4.2.1 Pinzgau-Pongau Model Region (Salzburg) .......................................................................... 58 4.2.2 Liezen Model Region (Steiermark) .......................................................................................... 61 4.2.3 Upper Austria Model Region ..................................................................................................... 64 4.2.4 Berchtesgadener Land and Miesbach Model Region (Bavaria) .................................. 67 4.2.5 Alessandria Model Region .......................................................................................................... 70 4.2.6 Bozen Model Region (South Tyrol) .......................................................................................... 72 4.2.7 Liechtenstein Model Region ....................................................................................................... 74 4.2.8 Gorenjska Model Region (Slovenia) ........................................................................................ 76 4.2.9 Grisons Model Region ................................................................................................................... 78 4.3 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 80 5 Enhancement Options ................................................................................ 82 5.1 Rethink the Political and Legal Framework ................................................................... 82 5.2 Focus Spatial Planning Policies and Instruments .......................................................... 82 5.3 Improve the Knowledge Base ....................................................................................... 83 5.4 Cooperate, Participate and Engage ............................................................................... 84 5.5 Provide Financial and Human Resources ...................................................................... 84 5.6 Raise Awareness and Sensitize Stakeholders ................................................................ 84 6 Conclusions ................................................................................................ 86 6.1 Lessons Learned ............................................................................................................ 86 6.2 Future Research ............................................................................................................ 87 7 Outcome .................................................................................................... 89 7.1 Assessing the Climate Change Fitness of Spatial Planning: A Guidance for Planners ... 89 7.1.1 Assessment Concept ...................................................................................................................... 89 7.1.2 Climate Change Fitness Assessment: A 4-step Guidance............................................... 90 7.1.3 Next Steps: