… change and thus changes in temperature and precipitation patterns as well as the frequency of extreme events influence the seasonal development, behaviour, … cycle. In spring, earlier leaf sprouting has been observed almost everywhere in Germany in recent decades. Changes in the seasonal development phases show for the … same applies to the apple flower, which indicates the beginning of full spring. For Germany, an advance of the beginning of the growing season was measured in the years …

… Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Climate change also affects the hydrological regime. Source: Daniel Strauch/fotolia.com The water balance and … years, annual flood levels have increased at many gauges in southern and western Germany. Extreme flood events can overwhelm existing flood protection facilities and … the quality of drinking water. Especially in the low mountain ranges and in eastern Germany, an increase in flood runoff is to be expected in the future. The …

… Impacts: Field of Action Tourism Climate change affects tourism which depends on weather and climate. Source: quiloo/photocase.com As an economic sector and growth … huts and cable car and lift facilities. Many of the protected landscape areas in Germany (e. g. national parks, biosphere reserves, nature reserves and landscape … health and wellness holidays, recreation, sports and leisure. Health tourism in Germany is generally considered to have a high potential for the future, partly due …

… Adaptation: Field of Action Transport Extreme weather events affect transport and infrastructure. Source: Christian … Network of experts Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags Federal Republic of Germany transport Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation climate change …

… Carolin Dümecke, Iris-Lahaar Joschko, Kathrin Wagner, Christian Kind Language German Project No. (FKZ) 3711 41 104 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional … Tags climate adaptation Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change adaptation measure … Handbuch zur …

… Field of Action Tourism Climate change affects tourism which depends on weather and climate. Source: quiloo/photocase.com Depending on the region and tourism … at higher altitudes are particularly sensitive. Here, there may be resistance from environmental and nature conservation associations. The option of skiing on other … on ski slopes is now becoming increasingly important for many ski resorts in Germany. However, artificial snowmaking can only counteract the lack of snow to a …

… climate change. Source: Miss X/photocase.com Humans react sensitively to extreme weather events. Heat is a direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases … foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and thus a relevant public health issue. The most common triggers of … and algae (protozoa, bacterial strains, algal or fungal species) in the environment can affect human health. Among the better known water-borne and …