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  • Cover from 24.07.2018

    2018 ERA-ENVHEALTH Home

    Das Dienstgebäude am Corrensplatz in Berlin

    … the investigation of the vulnerability of urban population groups revealed that the elderly and infants are particularly at risk during extreme heat. Therefore, vulnerable groups such as children, elderly people, pregnant women, socially deprived persons and people suffering from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities For the elderly heat constitutes a major threat to their health. Source: Photograph: … the cardio-vascular system. Groups of individuals particularly at risk include very elderly and sick people, small children and individuals living alone, who cannot …

  • Cover from 21.11.2018

    2018 ERA-ENVHEALTH Programm

    Das Dienstgebäude am Corrensplatz in Berlin

    … – Conceptual background and selected activities of the German Environment Agency (Download Präsentation) 09.55  | Suzan Fiack, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Risk Perception Research and Risk Communication at BfR (Download Präsentation) 10.30  | Coffee Break   11.00  | Adrienne Pittman, French … to allergies linked to mould and pollen: the case for three ANSES opinions (Download Präsentation) 11.35  | Karin Björklund, Public Health Agency of Sweden …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … Heat prevention measures High levels of heat stress particularly affect the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions, babies and young children, and … neighbourhood assistance can also help prevent heat-related illnesses among elderly people who live alone and are not cared for by nursing services. In order to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … heatwaves. High temperatures impose burdens on health. Most affected are the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases such as cardio-vascular of respiratory … heatwaves. High temperatures impose burdens on health. Most affected are the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases such as cardio-vascular of respiratory …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … both the active and passive cooling of rooms. Residential homes for the care of the elderly and people with disabilities as well as care homes, are inhabited by people … both the active and passive cooling of rooms. Residential homes for the care of the elderly and people with disabilities as well as care homes, are inhabited by people …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … consequences for their well-being and health. This applies in particular to the elderly, people in need of care and sick people, as well as small children and … consequences for their well-being and health. This applies in particular to the elderly, people in need of care and sick people, as well as small children and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … the risk and severity of the infection. The chronically sick, immune-deficient and elderly people are particularly at risk. In 2018 and 2019 there were eight … the risk and severity of the infection. The chronically sick, immune-deficient and elderly people are particularly at risk. In 2018 and 2019 there were eight …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … to motivate and empower citizens, in particular, any vulnerable groups such as the elderly or persons with existing medical conditions, thus enabling them to protect … Berlin, 7 pp. https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/G/Gesundheit/Erklaerung_Klimapakt_Gesundheit_A4_barrierefrei.pdf 10 - …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … der dritten Bundeswaldinventur. Berlin, 56 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/bundeswaldinventur3.html . 123 - BMEL 2021: Waldstrategie 2050. … Chancen für Mensch, Natur und Klima. Bonn, 55 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/Waldstrategie2050.html . Associated content Documents FW-R-6 … der dritten Bundeswaldinventur. Berlin, 56 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/bundeswaldinventur3.html . 123 - BMEL 2021: Waldstrategie 2050. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    IG-R-2: Exposure of Germany’s foreign trade to global climate change

    The picture shows a large container port beneath a low sun. Visible in the foreground are a laden container ship and a few loading cranes. In the background there is another container ship docked at the port.

    … an den Klimawandel. 61 pp. und Anhänge. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_2_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf 189 - Peter et … und nukleare Sicherheit. 275 pp. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf Associated … an den Klimawandel. 61 pp. und Anhänge. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_2_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf 189 - Peter et …

  • KomPass: Article from 20.09.2019 | Last changed: 22.10.2019

    GoApply

    … give hints for their successful implementation. The publication is available for download in five languages: English, French, German, Italian and Slovenian. The … related to activities of the German Environment Agency (UBA) are available for download under "documents". With the help of a digital visualization tool , … give hints for their successful implementation. The publication is available for download in five languages: English, French, German, Italian and Slovenian. The …