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  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … matter (PM10) Population share exposed to particulate matter (PM10) above the WHO guideline/EU limit value Source: German Environment Agency Figure as PDF (106.06 kB) … of the population exposed to annual average PM10 concentrations above the WHO guideline value of 15 µg/m³ decreased from 90.5 % to 1.1 %. Since 2019, the share of … measures should be maintained and, if necessary, expanded in order to meet the WHO guideline value for population exposure to PM10 by 2030. Environmental importance …

  • DzU article from 06.05.2025 | Last changed: 06.05.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise

    A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

    … (in German only ). In 2018, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) published new guidelines on environmental noise for the European Region. These guidelines include source-specific recommendations for different types of transport. …

  • DzU article from 02.07.2025 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

    Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations

    A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

    … the average discrepancy of all monitoring stations of urban background from WHO guideline values, respectively. Assessing the development Since 2000, pollution from … the average discrepancy of all monitoring stations of urban background from WHO guideline values, respectively. … Since 2000, pollution from nitrogen dioxide and …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … quality. Between 1992 and 2001, the proportion of bathing waters complying with the guideline and minimum values rose steadily. Since then, the quality of Germany’s … quality. Between 1992 and 2001, the proportion of bathing waters complying with the guideline and minimum values rose steadily. Since then, the quality of Germany’s …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … brigades and rescue services, municipal authorities and infrastructure managers. Guidelines on adaptation measures or recommendations on how to behave in an … quickly in many of the areas affected. In the light of Standard ISO 22319:2017 ‘Guidelines for planning the involvement of spontaneous volunteers (SVs)’ 229 , 229 … for Standardization (Hg.) 2017: Security and resilience – Community resilience – Guidelines for planning the involvement of spontaneous volunteers. ISO 22319:2017, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … relevance to the federal state concerned. Apart from programme-based objectives and guidelines for the nature conservation policies of a federal state, they also … relevance to the federal state concerned. Apart from programme-based objectives and guidelines for the nature conservation policies of a federal state, they also …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … GPK. As a core planning and management tool, the GPK pools essential principles, guidelines and measures in respect of coastal protection. Approximately every 10 … GPK. As a core planning and management tool, the GPK pools essential principles, guidelines and measures in respect of coastal protection. Approximately every 10 …

  • KomPass: Article from 30.03.2017 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

    KomPass Projects

    Blackboard with numerous notes.

    … definition of policy objectives Changes in social and environmental conditions (guidelines) for adaptation policy and adaptive capacity in Germany Project duration: … systematically and continuously provide reviewed information to data, tools (e.g. guidelines, checklists) and consulting services that support decision-making and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … development’ 220 and this summary was processed by means of producing reports and guidelines for municipalities and regions. Given that impacts of climate change … development’ 220 and this summary was processed by means of producing reports and guidelines for municipalities and regions. Given that impacts of climate change …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

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

    … Flood protection: Flood protection concerns are anchored in the BauGB as a planning guideline to be observed when drawing up urban land use plans. Areas necessary for … Flood protection: Flood protection concerns are anchored in the BauGB as a planning guideline to be observed when drawing up urban land use plans. Areas necessary for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … with responsibility in the practical application of tourism, the project produced a guideline for the adaptation to climate change in destinations as well as other … with responsibility in the practical application of tourism, the project produced a guideline for the adaptation to climate change in destinations as well as other …

  • Article from 08.12.2021 | Last changed: 13.04.2022

    Scientific Opinion Paper on Urban Greening Plans published

    Das Bild zeigt einen angelegten kleinen See mit Grünanlagen und Häusern im Hintergrund

    … and the German Environment Agency have formulated concrete recommendations for the guideline . For example, UGPs should build upon existing plans for green development … and the German Environment Agency have formulated concrete recommendations for the guideline . For example, UGPs should build upon existing plans for green development …