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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-4: Ragweed pollen burden

    The picture shows a close-up of a ragweed plant in flower.

    … species that hitherto did not occur in Germany or occurred only here and there. For example, annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisifolia) which emanates from North America – … species that hitherto did not occur in Germany or occurred only here and there. For example, annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisifolia) which emanates from North America – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … objects does not provide any clues regarding the size of a population. For example stating the number of ‘in-situ conservation stands’ for rare and secondary … objects does not provide any clues regarding the size of a population. For example stating the number of ‘in-situ conservation stands’ for rare and secondary …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … required for recognising and tackling forest fires at an early stage. For example, in the eastern Länder which are particularly at risk from forest fires and … required for recognising and tackling forest fires at an early stage. For example, in the eastern Länder which are particularly at risk from forest fires and …

  • 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.

    … Furthermore, social and technical developments also open up new avenues. For example, during the flood events in 2013, 2016 and during the devastating flood … Furthermore, social and technical developments also open up new avenues. For example, during the flood events in 2013, 2016 and during the devastating flood …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-3: Market shares held by wider tourism areas

    The illustration ’Wider tourism areas in Germany’ contains a map of the travel areas in Germany showing five individual wider tourism areas in aggregated form.. Alps with alpine foothills, coasts and urban areas are regions characterised by very specific properties. The uplands and other areas are heterogeneous and extensive.

    … and more intensive extreme weather events affecting Germany’s travel areas. For example, in recent years tourism offers and destinations in various parts of Germany … and more intensive extreme weather events affecting Germany’s travel areas. For example, in recent years tourism offers and destinations in various parts of Germany …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … various strategies are used to extend the duration of snow cover on ski slopes. For example, their useful life can be extended through wind protection and shading. … fitness training may well become less attractive due to rising temperatures, for example compared to swimming in the sea and lakes or other activities on offer such … various strategies are used to extend the duration of snow cover on ski slopes. For example, their useful life can be extended through wind protection and shading. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

    The picture shows an inundated landscape. In the centre of the picture a flooded road can be seen, with a lorry passing. There are people visible on the lorry’s load platform. In the picture’s foreground, part of a blue emergency vehicle is visible with blue warning lamps fitted all round the vehicle which is also driving along this flooded road.

    … and weather-pattern related events cause emergency or disaster situations. For example, emergency relief responders are able to secure dykes by means of sandbags … and weather-pattern related events cause emergency or disaster situations. For example, emergency relief responders are able to secure dykes by means of sandbags …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … warmth existing indoors is discharged to the outdoors with a minimum of energy use. Examples for a pre-emptive protection of buildings from summer heat – the first … warmth existing indoors is discharged to the outdoors with a minimum of energy use. Examples for a pre-emptive protection of buildings from summer heat – the first …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … from sector to sector, that are not taken into account in this context. For example, companies that generate or process agricultural raw materials are likely to … from sector to sector, that are not taken into account in this context. For example, companies that generate or process agricultural raw materials are likely to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … higher seawater and air temperatures can also entail negative effects. For example, rising temperatures favour the occurrence of pathogens such as vibrions … higher seawater and air temperatures can also entail negative effects. For example, rising temperatures favour the occurrence of pathogens such as vibrions …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … agricultural or forestry purposes, provided the type of new land use is, for example, the generation of renewable energy or multiple usage such as … agricultural or forestry purposes, provided the type of new land use is, for example, the generation of renewable energy or multiple usage such as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … ratio has shifted and the appraisals turned out more optimistic than before. For example, in 2010 no less than 56.0 % of respondents were either fairly or even fully … ratio has shifted and the appraisals turned out more optimistic than before. For example, in 2010 no less than 56.0 % of respondents were either fairly or even fully …