Long-Term Securing of Water Resources: Insights from the TUM Water Cluster Panel Discussion
How can we secure our water resources over the long term in the face of progressive climate change?
This highly topical question was at the center of a panel discussion hosted by the TUM Water Cluster, which took place on October 20, 2026, as part of Munich Climate Week (Münchner Klimawoche). Experts from various disciplines gathered to discuss current challenges and potential solutions for the sustainable management of water as a vital resource.
Focus Areas and Interdisciplinary Approach
The event focused on the consequences of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increasing weather extremes on water availability. The discussion combined hydrological and ecological findings with political and economic perspectives, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in developing effective climate adaptation strategies.
Cooperation and Research Insights
The Second Bavarian Climate Research Network (bayklif2) participated as a cooperation partner. Alongside the TUM Water Cluster and the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR), the network helped foster cross-disciplinary exchange.
- Project ecoBay: Prof. Dr. Ann-Marie Waldvogel, project leader of the bayklif2 research project ecoBay, represented the network on the panel.
- Innovation: The project develops innovative methods for recording and monitoring the biodiversity of Bavarian lakes by combining modern robotics, genetic analysis, and artificial intelligence.
Goals and Knowledge Transfer
The discussion opened up new perspectives on the complex challenges of climate change and provided impulses for ongoing dialogue between science, policy, and practice.
For bayklif2, the event served as a platform for knowledge transfer and sharing current research findings. At the same time, it highlighted the network’s research activities to a broader public, strengthened cross-disciplinary networking, and emphasized the role of science-based solutions in climate adaptation.