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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities For the elderly heat constitutes a major threat to their health. Source: Photograph: … the cardio-vascular system. Groups of individuals particularly at risk include very elderly and sick people, small children and individuals living alone, who cannot …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … Heat prevention measures High levels of heat stress particularly affect the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions, babies and young children, and … neighbourhood assistance can also help prevent heat-related illnesses among elderly people who live alone and are not cared for by nursing services. In order to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … heatwaves. High temperatures impose burdens on health. Most affected are the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases such as cardio-vascular of respiratory … heatwaves. High temperatures impose burdens on health. Most affected are the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases such as cardio-vascular of respiratory …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … both the active and passive cooling of rooms. Residential homes for the care of the elderly and people with disabilities as well as care homes, are inhabited by people … both the active and passive cooling of rooms. Residential homes for the care of the elderly and people with disabilities as well as care homes, are inhabited by people …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

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

    … consequences for their well-being and health. This applies in particular to the elderly, people in need of care and sick people, as well as small children and … consequences for their well-being and health. This applies in particular to the elderly, people in need of care and sick people, as well as small children and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … the risk and severity of the infection. The chronically sick, immune-deficient and elderly people are particularly at risk. In 2018 and 2019 there were eight … the risk and severity of the infection. The chronically sick, immune-deficient and elderly people are particularly at risk. In 2018 and 2019 there were eight …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … to motivate and empower citizens, in particular, any vulnerable groups such as the elderly or persons with existing medical conditions, thus enabling them to protect … Berlin, 7 pp. https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/G/Gesundheit/Erklaerung_Klimapakt_Gesundheit_A4_barrierefrei.pdf 10 - …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … der dritten Bundeswaldinventur. Berlin, 56 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/bundeswaldinventur3.html . 123 - BMEL 2021: Waldstrategie 2050. … Chancen für Mensch, Natur und Klima. Bonn, 55 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/Waldstrategie2050.html . Associated content Documents FW-R-6 … der dritten Bundeswaldinventur. Berlin, 56 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/bundeswaldinventur3.html . 123 - BMEL 2021: Waldstrategie 2050. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    IG-R-2: Exposure of Germany’s foreign trade to global climate change

    The picture shows a large container port beneath a low sun. Visible in the foreground are a laden container ship and a few loading cranes. In the background there is another container ship docked at the port.

    … an den Klimawandel. 61 pp. und Anhänge. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_2_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf 189 - Peter et … und nukleare Sicherheit. 275 pp. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf Associated … an den Klimawandel. 61 pp. und Anhänge. https://www.bmuv.de/fileadmin/Daten_BMU/Download_PDF/Klimaschutz/klimawandel_das_2_fortschrittsbericht_bf.pdf 189 - Peter et …

  • KomPass: Article from 20.09.2019 | Last changed: 22.10.2019

    GoApply

    … give hints for their successful implementation. The publication is available for download in five languages: English, French, German, Italian and Slovenian. The … related to activities of the German Environment Agency (UBA) are available for download under "documents". With the help of a digital visualization tool , … give hints for their successful implementation. The publication is available for download in five languages: English, French, German, Italian and Slovenian. The …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … Ausgabe 1, Bonn: 27. https://www.bbk.bund.de/SharedDocs/ExterneLinks/DE/Download/starkregen-publikation-kurzlink.html 138 - Bundesministerium für Wohnen, … in Deutschland. Offenbach am Main: 1. https://www.dwd.de/DE/leistungen/klimareports/download_einleger_report_2016.pdf Becker P., Becker A., Dalelane C., Deutschländer …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    FiW-I-1:Claims ratio, combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance

    The picture shows the top view of a building roofed with red tiles. To the right and left of the roof ridge you can see numerous large hailstones. Some of the roof tiles are broken.

    … 58 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/105828/0e3428418c45df91f7ee5f280a5a9bff/download-naturgefahrenreport-2022-data.pdf 214 - GDV 2021: Versicherung gegen … 58 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/105828/0e3428418c45df91f7ee5f280a5a9bff/download-naturgefahrenreport-2022-data.pdf 214 - GDV 2021: Versicherung gegen …