Umweltbundesamt
The energy transition is a central step in adapting the energy industry to climate change. Further measures are necessary to reduce the demand for cooling energy and to secure the energy supply even under extreme weather conditions. read more
There are a multitude of possible adaptation measures for companies. Systematic, forward-looking risk management helps companies to take the necessary precautionary measures. read more
Agriculture is particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. Appropriate adaptation measures can curb yield losses and make an important contribution to climate change mitigation. read more
Climate change increases the business risk of banks and insurance companies. With the help of active management, however, climate-related risks can be largely contained, opening up new business opportunities. In addition, the finance and insurance industry can create incentives for adaptation measures through product design, investment decisions and risk reporting. read more
Depending on the region and tourism offer, tourism destinations and businesses have a repertoire of different adaptation options to climate change at their disposal. Adaptation can take place on both the demand and the supply side. read more
Die Folgen des Klimawandels werden zunehmend die öffentliche Infrastruktur gefährden. Um essenzielle Grundbedürfnisse wie Energie und Verkehr zu sichern, müssen Adaptationsmaßnahmen rechtzeitig in den Blick genommen werden. Hier setzt die Forschungsgruppe Chamäleon an: Sie untersucht und entwickelt staatliche und betriebliche Maßnahmen zur Adaptation für Unternehmen, die öffentliche Versorgungs... read more
Kern der DBU-Initiative "Haus sanieren - profitieren" ist ein kostenloser Energie-Checks für Ein- und Zweifamilienhäuser, den geschulte Handwerker aus ganz Deutschland durchführen. Dabei wird der energetische Ist-Zustand des Hauses überprüft. Durch die unverbindlichen Energie-Checks sollen verstärkt Haussanierungen angestoßen werden, um so zum Klimaschutz beizutragen. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
