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  • 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.

    … proportion than the value of 76.5 % determined by the previous safety inspection in 2011. Nevertheless, as a result of the severe storm surge known as Xaver in 2014, a … unsafe. The strong decline in 2012 is due to the hydrological safety inspection in 2011 of land protection dykes based on a higher safety criterion applied than in … proportion than the value of 76.5 % determined by the previous safety inspection in 2011. Nevertheless, as a result of the severe storm surge known as Xaver in 2014, a …

  • KomPass: Article from 30.03.2017 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

    KomPass Projects

    Blackboard with numerous notes.

    … for adaptation policy and adaptive capacity in Germany Project duration: 2011-2014, FKZ 3711 41 102 This project aims at a better understanding of the … assessment – decision-making aids for climate change adaptation Project duration: 2011-2014, FKZ 3710 41 139 The aim of the project was to assess and further develop … of adaptation measures Dialogues about climate adaptation Project duration: 2011-2014, FKZ 3711 41 105 In the context of climate change adaptation, awareness, …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … in large thermal power plants. With the amendment of the Atomic Energy Act in 2011 and the Coal Phase-out Act in 2020, the use of nuclear energy for energy … in large thermal power plants. With the amendment of the Atomic Energy Act in 2011 and the Coal Phase-out Act in 2020, the use of nuclear energy for energy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … reflects the Federal government’s commitment in this regard. In the period from 2011 to 2019 funding was disbursed within the framework of the NKI and the Municipal … of relevant stakeholders and indicate options for action at a local level. Between 2011 and 2021 a total of 44 towns, districts and regions were awarded funds … reflects the Federal government’s commitment in this regard. In the period from 2011 to 2019 funding was disbursed within the framework of the NKI and the Municipal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … of volunteers was the suspension of compulsory military service starting in 2011. This affected in particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, … additional demand exists above all in local associations in rural regions. Up until 2011, the THW managed to recruit annually around 2,500 individuals owing to the … of volunteers was the suspension of compulsory military service starting in 2011. This affected in particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … of low-water phases lasting well into November or December. This is true for 2011, 2015 and latterly especially in 2018. For the Lower Rhine, the time series … of low-water phases lasting well into November or December. This is true for 2011, 2015 and latterly especially in 2018. For the Lower Rhine, the time series …

  • Cover from 26.11.2025

    Adaptation to climate change

    Sandsäcke wurden vor einer Haustür aufgestapelt, um das Haus vor Hochwasser zu schützen

    … Change (Deutsche Anpassungsstrategie an den Klimawandel; DAS) in December 2008. In 2011, the Adaptation Action Plan (Aktionsplan Anpassung; APA) followed. It … Change (Deutsche Anpassungsstrategie an den Klimawandel; DAS) in December 2008. In 2011, the Adaptation Action Plan (Aktionsplan Anpassung; APA) followed. It …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … impacts on the data series. Nevertheless, the data series for the years of 2011 to 2015 shows that the extent of provision of recreation areas in the … impacts on the data series. Nevertheless, the data series for the years of 2011 to 2015 shows that the extent of provision of recreation areas in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … in order to facilitate more active measures.   55 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen … in order to facilitate more active measures.   55 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water

    The picture shows a section of a satellite photograph of the Earth. In the upper margin of the photograph is a radiant sun. On the Earth, clouds and a deep-blue ocean are visible.

    … illustration of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from … illustration of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … Barbosa P. 2015: European degree-day climatologies and trends for the period 1951–2011. In: International Journal of Climatology 35 (1): 25–36. doi: 10.1002/joc.3959 … Barbosa P. 2015: European degree-day climatologies and trends for the period 1951–2011. In: International Journal of Climatology 35 (1): 25–36. doi: 10.1002/joc.3959 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … be validated by individual surveys carried out in situ. For the years from 2003 to 2011 and from 2016 onwards, suitable satellites were available. In the years … be validated by individual surveys carried out in situ. For the years from 2003 to 2011 and from 2016 onwards, suitable satellites were available. In the years …