SOS Wadden Sea: How climate change threatens UNESCO World Heritage

Last updated on Friday, 13/09/2024

The Wadden Sea, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches along the coasts of Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. It’s one of the world's most important intertidal zones, known for its impressive biodiversity and the characteristic interplay of high and low tides. But this valuable ecosystem is facing a serious threat: climate change.

Rising sea levels and warming oceans are putting the Wadden Sea under considerable pressure. Habitats for many plant and animal species are shrinking, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem is slipping out of control. In this video, I talk to Hans Ulrich Rösner, head of the Wadden Sea Office, about the impact of climate change on this fragile ecosystem. I also explain why we need the Wadden sea to exist and why we must look at possible solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Young Journalists in Europe - Meet the author

Lennart Platz
Hello, my name is Lennart. I'm 23, from Germany, and I'm studying Media Management and Journalism. I've travelled to lots of places in Europe and met different people. My friend and I run a small radio show where we talk to new German musicians. We work to make the show fun for everyone, young and old. I'm curious about sports, music, and culture, and I'm always ready for new ideas or projects that can help people meet and make new things.

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