… affect transport and infrastructure. Source: Christian Müller/fotolia.com Transport systems and the associated infrastructure are classified as critical infrastructure … tree species and vegetation composition along routes can also help. Further information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport Associated content Links …

… of inland waterways and can cause damage to roads, railways, traffic control systems, overhead lines and power poles. Traffic is affected as a result, which can … may result in increased risks of damage from flood events and flooding. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Transport Associated content Links Climate …

… direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours … and algae (protozoa, bacterial strains, algal or fungal species) in the environment can affect human health. Among the better known water-borne and … prevention campaigns, research and the reliability of infrastructures. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health Associated content Links …

… ski areas to higher altitudes is associated with high costs. In addition, ecosystems at higher altitudes are particularly sensitive. Here, there may be resistance from environmental and nature conservation associations. The option of skiing on other … g. careful planning of hikes and tours, use of appropriate and up-to-date maps and information material, use of a helmet, carrying a mobile phone). Furthermore, it is …

… to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also to the supply systems. Power supply and health systems can be severely affected. In addition, … capacities to their limits if there is insufficient restructuring. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection Associated content Links …

… level and spring flow Further climate impacts Stress or failure of flood protection systems: Technical flood protection has been used for centuries. As a rule, the … and the impairment of natural protective functions in the coastal zone. Further information Adaptation: Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine …

… and the degree of dependency. In addition, the effects depend strongly on the geographical location of the holiday region. Bathing and beach tourism is likely to … of tourist use can also lead to increased pressure on sensitive coastal ecosystems. The activities of hiking, nordic walking and strolling are practised by … from the DAS monitoring: Market shares held by wider tourism areas Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism Related contents Risiken und …

… Language German Project No. (FKZ) 3711 41 104 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size 8.01 MB Print version not available Tags …

… Diversity Changes in climate can have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change and thus changes in … Indicator from the DAS monitoring: Temperature index of butterfly species   Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity Related contents …