The Earth is currently subject to profound climate change. The observed increase in global air and ocean temperatures, the melting of snow and ice and the rising sea level indicate a significant warming of the Earth in recent decades. However, the impacts of climate change can regionally be highly different.  

Within the framework of the Helmholtz Network "Regional Climate Change" (REKLIM) eight Research Centres of the Helmholtz Association focus their competences in exploring the regional climate. The networks research activities will help to improve the understanding of regional processes and therefore contribute to optimise mitigation and adaptation strategies.