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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … KM-I-2: Sea levels The rising sea level entails impacts on beaches, mudflats, estuaries and coastal lowlands. Source: Dietmar / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 KM-I-2: … to flooding. KM-I-2: Sea levels Source: BfG (Gauge database (Pegeldatenbank) of the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration) Continuously rising water levels in …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Climate change also affects the hydrological regime. Source: Daniel Strauch/fotolia.com The water balance and … years, annual flood levels have increased at many gauges in southern and western Germany. Extreme flood events can overwhelm existing flood protection facilities and … publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags Federal Republic of Germany water balance marine protection water Competence Centre …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-7: Water levels in lakes

    The picture shows a footbridge leading across the dried-up sandy and stony shore area of a lake. A bridge and some residual water are visible in the background.

    … levels drop. Source: Robert Poorten / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 … T., Wesselingh F. 2020: The other side of sea level change. Communications Earth & Environment 1, 69. doi: 10.1038/s43247-020-00075-6 62 - TMUEN – Ministerium für …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery Climate change is an additional stressor for the fish stocks in the North and Baltic Sea. Source: Susanne Kambor A sustainable … for the Sustainable Use and Protection of the Seas (National Marine Strategy), the German government has set itself the goal of maintaining or achieving a good state … publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags Federal Republic of Germany fishery Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … forest soils Humus is essential for storing water and nutrients and for increasing the forests’ resilience. Source: SoilPaparazzi / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-3: … modelling – developed on the basis of BZE-Wald data for greenhouse gas reporting at Federal level – facilitates the derivation of annual mean values for organic carbon …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    … Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-4: … products. The intention is to replace fossil fuels and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, this means that the CO 2 previously stored in wood is released …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … protection. Source: Bits and Splits / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 … (reports according to § 19 Plant Protection Act); JKI; plant protection services of federal states (network reference farms plant protection) Targeted application of …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … Adaptation: Field of Action Soils The different impacts of climate change affect soil characteristics and functions. … to better assess climate impacts on soil functions. The 2nd Progress Report on the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) states that a climate impact soil monitoring … publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags Federal Republic of Germany soil protection Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and …

  • 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.

    … forestry operations. Source: Alexander / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FW-I-5: … not provide a comprehensive overview of the actual damage caused to timber. Not all Federal Länder record and provide data on private and corporate forests in addition …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … control. Source: Norbert G. Bildwerk / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 RO-R-3: … Water Resources Act (WHG), to be observed nationwide. It is the remit of competent authorities to designate flood plains within areas perceived to be at risk thus …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … flooding, or frost. Source: brunok1 / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 … The businesses affected obtained financial support totalling 340 million Euros from Federal and Länder sources 109 . Typically any statements regarding weather-related …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … Adaptation: Field of Action Transport Extreme weather events affect transport and infrastructure. Source: Christian … Network of experts Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags Federal Republic of Germany transport Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and …