… change and thus changes in temperature and precipitation patterns as well as the frequency of extreme events influence the seasonal development, behaviour, … Change in the length of the vegetation period and phenology Phenology describes annually recurring processes in the life cycle of plants and animals. In plants, this … grasslands, favours further plant species through its nitrogen enrichment in the soil, which displace native semi-arid grassland species, reduce agricultural …

… Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Climate change also affects the hydrological regime. Source: Daniel Strauch/fotolia.com The water balance and … is heavily polluted by nitrate and pesticides. In addition, the increase in air and soil temperature also raises the temperature of groundwater, which has a negative … calculated probability of recurrence of once in 100 years serves as the basis for dimensioning the measure. With climate change, it is to be expected that …

… 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 … by 2050 compared to 1990. In addition, precipitation at medium altitudes will fall more frequently in the form of rain instead of snow. As a result, the amount of … of a holiday destination. A reduction in the natural snow guarantee therefore does not directly lead to a restriction of these offers. In coastal regions, the presence …

… Adaptation: Field of Action Transport Extreme weather events affect transport and infrastructure. Source: Christian Müller/fotolia.com Transport systems and the associated infrastructure are classified as critical infrastructure and are of … navigability of inland waterways and even lead to their closure. However, they usually last only a few days, so that adaptation should take place primarily with …

… Field of Action Tourism Climate change affects tourism which depends on weather and climate. Source: quiloo/photocase.com Depending on the region and tourism … The climate change scenarios assume wetter winters, which mean heavier snowfall at higher altitudes. This should make the higher-altitude ski areas even more … as possible requires continuous observation and recording of weather conditions, soil moisture as well as the maintenance measures that have been carried out, in …

… 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 … system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours allergies and pathogens or their vectors. Sunny years increase the risk of … on social productivity in industry and commerce. Heat stress will increase. This is not only due to the increasing number of heat periods per year and their longer …

… Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection Extreme weather events endanger people and their provision with goods and services. Source: C. … organisations. last update on 11.01.2022 Rising number of operations Heavy rainfall events in particular are of great importance for civil protection. The flooding associated with them is not only a danger to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also …

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