Briefing brochure AMBER project
BONUS Briefing 2, October 2011
Climate change, nitrogen cycle, and biodiversity loss together with
the change in land use are the research foci of the AMBER project.
The results by the AMBER scientists show, for example, that the
impact of organic matter on near coastal eutrophication is completely
underestimated. Science basis for developing and implementing the
ecosystem approach to management is imperative in the
Baltic Sea region.KEY RESULTS
Present and future changes in precipitation patterns over the
Baltic Sea catchment will cause a decrease in salinity and a loss
of marine biodiversity.
Coastal areas of the Baltic have specific dynamics in nutrient
cycling decoupled from the open sea. While terrestrial organic
matter is an important component in river loads, its role is
currently grossly underestimated.
The combination of climate and land use models indicate that
it may be a major holdback to fulfil the environmental goals of
the Baltic Sea Action Plan, if the demand for humans´ animal
protein consumption increases as projected.
WHO NEEDS THE INFORMATION
The AMBER results should be of major interest to people involved in
administration or legislation. The Baltic Sea Action Plan was historically
a milestone, but nevertheless it should be subject of regular
inspection and update with respect to new scientific knowledge.
Our results may be used for setting quantitative targets for eleven
qualitative descriptors of good environmental status as defined by
the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
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