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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-3: Exercise volume

    The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

    … reduced in scale without affecting the efficacy of emergency relief responders. For example, in years with increased frequency of emergency call-outs, the number of … scenarios the THW is expected to reduce its exercise activities only slightly. For example, the number of training hours attended in the highly challenging year of … reduced in scale without affecting the efficacy of emergency relief responders. For example, in years with increased frequency of emergency call-outs, the number of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend … temperatures will rise and the overall weather characteristics will change too. For example, extreme thermal values are expected to occur more frequently. For instance, … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … is strongly characterised by extensions to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, … sector – in line with the objectives of the National Bioeconomy Strategy 121 . For example, one relevant substitution potential is envisaged for using deciduous timber … is strongly characterised by extensions to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, …

  • 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

    … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections … characteristics in, and pertaining to, sections of the watercourse concerned. For example, during storm surges the river mouth of the Peene into the Baltic Sea is … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate … that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of pest organisms. For example, 2018 was a pronounced brown-rust year. Most fungal-type pathogens do not … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from … necessary to decide whether it is advisable to remove any natural regeneration (for example of previous tree species that were inappropriate for the site). However, … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … progresses. The DWD offers online access to their official weather warnings, for example in cases of frost and icy roads or storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, UV … regarding the usage of warning and information services. The survey refers to examples such as the pollen information service, the heat warning services and 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.

    … their floodgates causing torrential rain to fall on mostly small areas. Typical examples showing the impacts of short-term heavy rainfall are depicted in images …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-I-10: Water temperature of watercourses

    The picture shows a shallow, slow-flowing watercourse in sunny weather under a cloudless sky. Through the clear, reddish-brown shimmering water, the stony bed of the river is visible; some of the stones in the foreground project beyond the surface of the water. The banks are lined by mixed woodlands.

    … be attributed to the relatively cool weather pattern prevailing in those years. For example, the annual mean temperature in 2010 of 7.8 °C was distinctly below 2011 … in the populations of the poisonous brackish-water alga Prymnesium parvum. This example demonstrates the fatal chain reactions that can occur in ecosystems. The … be attributed to the relatively cool weather pattern prevailing in those years. For example, the annual mean temperature in 2010 of 7.8 °C was distinctly below 2011 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … in the aftermath of storms. As mentioned above, in the late winter of 1990 for example, hurricanes Vivian and Wiebke resulted in extensive restoration work … where the calamity is located, the damage caused can vary in terms of volumes. For example, storms in regions with fairly open stands of pine forest – which are … in the aftermath of storms. As mentioned above, in the late winter of 1990 for example, hurricanes Vivian and Wiebke resulted in extensive restoration work …

  • 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.

    … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours … bound up with the water temperature alone. Other influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours …