Dr. Marco Gemmer

Peer-Reviewed Publications, Books and Book Chapters

sum 2000-2015: 68

2016

Su, B., J. Huang, M. Gemmer, D. Jian, H. Tao, T. Jiang, C. Zhao: Statistical Downscaling of CMIP5 multi-model ensemble for projected changes of climate in the Indus River Basin. Atmospheric Research, 178, 138-149.

2015

Kazmi, D.H., J. Li, G. Rasul, T. Jiang, G. Ali, S.B. Cheema, L. Liu, M. Gemmer, T. Fischer: Statistical downscaling and future scenario generation of temperatures for Pakistan Region.

Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 120 (1-2): 341-350.

Quevauviller, P & M. Gemmer: EU and international policies for hydrometeorological risks: operational aspects and link to Climate Action. 

Advances in Climate Change Research, 6 (1): 74-79.

2014

Huan, J., H. Tao, B. Su, M. Gemmer, Y. Wang: Simulation of Climate Extreme Events in the Tarim River Basin and Projection under the RCP4.5 Scenari0. Arid Land Geography, 37 (3): 490-498.

Cao, L., B. Su, J. Zhai, M. Gemmer, M. Zhan: Coastal cities’ adaptation to climate change. In: ‪Wang, ‪ W., G. Zheng, ‪J. Pan (eds.): Chinese Research Perspectives on the Environment, Special Volume: ‪Annual Report on Actions to Address Climate Change (2012): 250-267. Koninklijke Brill, Leiden, The Netherlands, ISBN 9789004274648

2013

Cao, L., J. Zhong, B. Su, J. Zhai & M. Gemmer: Probability Distribution and Projected Trends of Daily Precipitation in China. 

Advances in Climate Change Research, 4 (3): 153-159.

Fischer, T., B. Su, T. Scholten & M. Gemmer: Hydrological long-term dry and wet periods in the Xijiang River Basin, South China. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 17, 135-148. doi:10.5194/hessd-9-10525-2012

Gemmer, M. & B. Xiao: Air Quality Legislation and Standards in the European Union: Background, Status and Public Participation. Advances in Climate Change Research, 4 (1), 50-59. DOI: 10.3724/SP.J.1248.2013.050

Gemmer, M., B. Su & T. Jiang: Water Resources under Climate Change in the Yangtze River Basin. In: C.R. Goldman, M. Kumagai & R.D. Robarts (eds.): Climate Change and Inland Waters: Impacts and Mitigation for Ecosystems and Societies: 79-93. Wiley, Chichester. Publication date: 01/2013, ISBN 978-1-1199-6866-5

Li, X., M. Gemmer, J. Zhai, X. Liu & B. Su: Spatio-temporal variation of actual evapotranspiration in the Haihe River Basin of the past 50 years. 

Quaternary International, 304: 133-141.

2012

Cao, L., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Adaptation to climate change in China: policy, action and progress. In W. Wang, G. Zheng & J. Pan (eds.): China’s Climate Change Policies: 58-75. Routledge, London. ISBN Hardback: 978-0-415-52085-0

Dienst, C., S. Schneider, M. Saurat, C. Xia, T. Fischer, M. Gemmer, A. Oberheitmann, D. Vallentin, U. Eichhorst: On Track to Become a Low Carbon Future City? - First Findings from the Pilot City of Wuxi. In: Proceedings of the 2nd World Sustain. Forum, 1–30 November 2012; Sciforum Electronic Conference Series, Vol. 2, 2012

Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, L. Liu & B. Su: Change-points in climate extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China, 1961-2007. Climatic Change, 110 (3-4): 783-799.

King, L., M. Gemmer, S. Becker, H. Hartmann, J. Keil & C. Seeber:Die Drei-Schluchten-Talsperre am Yangtze, Aspekte zur Evaluierung eines Megaprojektes. In: Gamerith, W. (ed.): Zukunftsregion China und Indien. Passauer Kontaktstudium Geographie, 51-70. ISBN 978-3-9811623-7-0

Tao, H., M. Gemmer, J. Jiang, X. Lai & Z. Zhang: Assessment of CMIP3 Climate Models and Projected Changes of Precipitation and Temperature in the Yangtze River Basin, China. Climatic Change, 111: 737-751

Yin, Y., M. Gemmer, B. Su, Y. Luo, Y. Wang & R. Wang: Weather Index Insurance Technique and Foundation for Typhoon Disasters.

Journal of Natural Disasters, 3, 28-35.

2011

Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, L.L. Liu & B. Su: Temperature and Precipitation Trends and dryness/wetness pattern in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China, 1961-2007. Quaternary International, 244: 138-148.

Gemmer, M., A. Wilkes & L.M. Vaucel: Governing Climate Change Adaptation in the EU and China: an analysis of formal institutions.

Advances in Climate Change Research, 2 (1): 1-11

Gemmer, M., T. Fischer, T. Jiang, B. Su & L.L. Liu: Trends of Precipitation Extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China. Journal of Climate, 24: 750-761.

Gemmer, M., Y. Yin, Y. Luo & T. Fischer: Tropical Cyclones in China: County-Based Analysis of Landfalls and Economic Losses in Fujian Province.

Quaternary International, 244: 169-177.

Schweers, W., et al.: Identification of potential areas for biomass production in China: Discussion of a recent approach and future challenges.

Biomass and Bioenergy, 35: 2268-2279.

Tao, H., M. Gemmer, Y. Bai, B. Su & W. Mao: Trends of Streamflow in the Tarim River Basin during the past 50 Years: Human Impact or Climate Change?

Journal of Hydrology, 400 (1-2): 1-9.

Wang, Y., B. Liu, B. Su, J. Zhai & M. Gemmer: Trends of calculated and simulated actual evaporation in the Yangtze River basin (1961-2007), China.

Journal of Climate, 24: 4494–4507.

2010

Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, B. Su & L.L. Liu: Temperature and Precipitation Extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South-China (1961-2007).

Advances in Climate Change Research, 1 (2): 63-70.

Gao, C., M. Gemmer, X. Zeng, B. Liu, B. Su & Y. Wen: Projected Streamflow in the Huaihe River Basin (2010-2100) using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN).

Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 24: 685-697.

Jiang, T., L. Vaucel, M. Gemmer, T. Fischer, B. Su, L. Cao & X. Li: Weather Index-based Insurance in China: The Challenges of Dealing with Data. Proceedings of the 6th Microinsurance Conference. 9 to 11 November 2010, Manila, Philippines.

Yin, Y., M. Gemmer, Y. Luo & L. Wang: Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Rainfall in Fujian Province, China. Quaternary International, 226 (1-2): 122-128.

Yin, Y., Y. Luo, M. Gemmer, X. Zeng & X. Li: Forecast Method Study on Yearly Tropical Cyclone Frequency in the Northwest Pacific Based on the BP Neural Network Technique. Journal of Tropical Meteorology, 26: 217-225. (in Chinese with English Abstract)

2009

Jiang, T., H.M. Xu, B.D. Su, C.K. Wang, C.Y. Zhang, M. Gemmer & D.K. Zhang: Manual for Climate Change Impact Analysis, Version 2. National Climate Center Publication Series, Beijing, 62pp (in Chinese). 

China Meteorological Press, Beijing.

King, L., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Origin of Floods and Strategies for Flood Mitigation at the Yangtze River, China. – Proceedings of the International Symposium “Floods and Modern Methods of Control Measures”, UNESCO International Hydrological Programme. Tbilisi, Georgia: 253-259

Schweers, W., et al.: Assessing the Potential of Energy Crop Production in China by Remote Sensing. ERSEC International Conference Proceeding: Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation, UNESCO, Beijing, p. 200-209.

Zhang, Q., C.Y. Xu, M. Gemmer, Y.D. Chen & C. Liu: Changing properties of precipitation concentration in the Pearl River basin, China. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 23 (3): 377-385.

2008

Gemmer, M. & T. Jiang: BMU CDM-JI Initiative Country Study China of the CDM Service Unit China. Published by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Eschborn, Germany, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment.

Gemmer, M., T. Jiang, B. Su, Z.W. Kundzewicz: Seasonal precipitation changes in wet season and their influence on flood/drought hazards in the Yangtze River basin, China. Quaternary International, 186 (1): 12-21.

Jiang, T., B. Su & M. Gemmer: Trends in Precipitation Extremes of the Yangtze River Basin. Advances in Water Science 19 (5): 650-656.

Su, B., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Spatial and temporal variation of extreme precipitation over the Yangtze River Basin. Quaternary International, 186 (1): 22-31.

Su, B., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang & G.Y. Ren: Probability distribution of precipitation extremes over the Yangtze River Basin during 1960-2005.

Advances in Climate Change Research, 8 (4): 27-31.

Tao, H., M. Gemmer, D. Song & T. Jiang: Eco-hydrological responses on water transportation in the lower reaches of the Tarim River, China. Water Resources Research, 44 W08422, doi:10.1029/2007WR006186

Zhang, Q., M. Gemmer & J. Chen: Climatic changes and flood/drought risk in the Yangtze Delta, China, during the past millennium.

Quaternary International, 176-177: 62-69.

2007

King, L., M. Gemmer & R. Wang: Yangtze: Sicherheit vor Hochwasser? In: Glaser, R. & K. Kremb (eds.): Planet Erde, Band 2 Asien: 183-194. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt. ISBN-13: 9783534190508

2006

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Spatiotemporal Analysis of Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 20 (6): 435-444.

Gemmer, M., G. Wang & T. Jiang: Dynamic inundation risk identification and estimation of the potential loss in Honghu flood diversion area, China. Journal of Lake Science, 18 (5): 464-469. (In Chinese with English abstract)

Seebach, D., N. Filippi, M. Pizziolo, G. Bertolini, A. Poschinger, J. Fortuny-Guasch & M. Gemmer: Identifying Risk Areas for Soil degradation in Europe by Landslides. Chapter 6 of Eckelmann, W. et al.: Common Criteria for Risk Area Identification according to Soil Threats. European Soil Bureau Research Report No.20, EUR 22185 EN, 94pp. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg.

2005

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Guo & M. Gemmer: GIS raster data-based dynamic flood risk simulation model and its application. Journal of Natural Sciences, 33 (4): 370-374.

Zhang, Q., T. Jiang, M. Gemmer, & S. Becker: Precipitation, temperature and runoff analysis from 1950 to 2002 in the Yangtze basin, China.

Hydrological Sciences Journal, 50 (1): 65-80.

2004

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Climate Change in China and its Contribution to Yangtze River Floods. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 2-15. Science Press, Beijing.

Gemmer, M.: Decision Support for Flood Risk Management at the Yangtze River by GIS/RS-Based Flood Damage Estimation. Shaker, Aachen. 219 pp. ISBN: 978-3832232078

Gemmer, M., S. Becker, & T. Jiang: Observed Monthly Precipitation Trends in China 1951-2002. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 77 (1-2): 39-45.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: New Demands for Flood Protection in the Yangtze River Catchment. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 342-355. Science Press, Beijing.

Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz: Climate Change and Yangtze Floods. Science Press, Beijing. 453 pp. ISBN: 9787030144362

King, L., H. Hartmann, M. Gemmer & S. Becker: Der Drei-Schluchten-Staudamm am Yangtze - Ein Großbauprojekt und seine Bedeutung für den Hochwasserschutz. Petermanns Geographische Mitteilungen, 148 (5): 28-35.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer: Rainstorm and Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment 1951-2002. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 101-121. Science Press, Beijing.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer: Observed precipitation trends in the Yangtze River catchment from 1951 to 2002. Journal of Geographical Sciences, 14 (2): 204-218.

2003

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Observed and Interpolated Precipitation Trends and Variability in the Yangtze River Catchment.

Journal of Lake Science, 15 (3): 123-130.

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Precipitation Trends in China. World Meteorological Organization (ed.): International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC): 194-198. WMO/TD-NO. 1172. China Meteorological Press, Beijing.

Becker, S., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang & C. Ke: 20^th Century Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment. Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers, 14, Giessen.

Gemmer, M., S. Becker & T. Jiang: Detection and Visualization of Climate Trends in China. Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers, 15, Giessen.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: Chinas Kampf mit dem Wasser: Natürliche und anthropogene Hochwasserursachen am Yangtze. In: Opp, C. (ed.): Wasserressourcen - Nutzung und Schutz: 116-133. Marburger Geographische Schriften, Marburg. 

ISBN 978-3-88353-049-9

Gemmer, M.: GIS/RS-based Flood Risk Mapping for the Eastern Honghu Flood Diversion Area. Journal of Lake Science, 15 (Suppl.): 166-172.

Gemmer, M.: Transferability of European Flood Impact Estimation Techniques to the Yangtze River Catchment and Possible Adaptations.

Journal of Lake Science, 15 (Suppl.): 173-183.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: Human and Climatic Change Impacts on Yangtze River Floods. World Meteorological Organization (ed.): International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC): 58-61. WMO/TD-NO. 1172. China Meteorological Press, Beijing.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer: Analysis of Precipitation Trends in 1990s in the Yangtze River Catchment. 

Journal of Lake Science, 15, (Suppl.): 38-48. (Chin.)

2002

King, L., M. Gemmer & M. Metzler: Das Drei-Schluchten-Projekt am Yangtze, VR China. Spiegel der Forschung, 19 (1): 10-17.

2001

Chen, J., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang, L. King & M. Metzler: Visualization of Historical Flood and Drought Information (1100-1940) for the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River Valley, P.R. China. Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers, 4, Giessen.

Gemmer, M.: Restrictions to the Implementation of Flood Protection Planning at the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River. In: King, L., M. Metzler & T. Jiang (eds.): Flood Risks and Land Use Conflicts in the Yangtze Catchment, China, and at the Rhine River, Germany: Strategies for a Sustainable Flood Management: 177-180. Peter Lang Verlag, Frankfurt. ISBN: 978-0820454122

King, L., M. Gemmer & R. Wang: Hochwasserschutz und Landnutzung am Yangtze. Geographische Rundschau, 53 (10): 28-34.

King, L. & M. Gemmer: Methodical Approaches for Flood Research as Part of Sustainable Development in the Yangtze River Valley, P.R. China. In: Stoecker, B., W. Grosse & W. Li (eds.): Ecosystem Service and Sustainable Watershed Management Towards Flood Prevention, Pollution Control, and Socio-Economic Development in North China. Proceedings of the International Conference in Beijing, China, August 23-25, 2000: 153-168. Cologne, Germany.

2000

Wang, R., T. Jiang, L. King, M. Gemmer & A. Holl: Review on Global Natural Catastrophes in the 20th Century. Journal of Natural Disasters, 9 (4): 9-15

(In Chinese with English abstract)