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  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change is changing the habitats of animals and plants, in some cases profoundly, and is thus also … for species of the Union List and a ban on possession and marketing under the Federal Species Protection Regulations for certain invasive species. In addition, … them. Acceptance, control and removal: Most invasive species already present in Germany have integrated into our ecosystems and are therefore to be accepted as new …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains Now as before, there are still new settled areas developing in flood plains. Source: benschonewille / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 RO-R-6: … continues even in flood plains, thus counteracting the regulation laid down in the Federal Water Act which stipulates that this be limited to exceptional cases only. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection The requirements for coastal protection increase in line with the impacts of climate change. Source: Image’in / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection The funding made available by Federal government for the purpose of coastal protection decreased between 2000 and …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … change and thus changes in temperature and precipitation patterns as well as the frequency of extreme events influence the seasonal development, behaviour, … cycle. In spring, earlier leaf sprouting has been observed almost everywhere in Germany in recent decades. Changes in the seasonal development phases show for the … Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags biodiversity Federal Republic of Germany Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-3: Mean discharge

    The picture shows a wide watercourse with a low water level. In some places the stony substrate projects beyond the water’s surface. In the background, a boat is visible docked at a jetty, in front of a range of hills on the horizon.

    … WW-I-3: Mean discharge The mean discharge of watercourses in Germany decreases in the summer half-year. … of water in summer. WW-I-3: Mean discharge Source: Run-off measurement of federal states Mean discharge values decreasing in the summer half-year In the

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    … warning service and Public awareness of health problems 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 GE-R-1: … in Germany’ which is carried out at regular intervals on behalf of the UBA and the Federal Environment Ministry 49 . The proportion of respondents who subjectively …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … GE-I-9: Ozone burden In hot conditions, the resulting ozone level can be hazardous to human health. Source: Lightspruch / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 GE-I-9: … dioxide and volatile organic compounds at high temperature and sun irradiation. The emissions from those substances decreased distinctly since 1995; this led to a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study The pumping station on the Eider river is contributing to the draining of lowland … Art License (http://artlibre.org/licence/lal/en/) 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 KM-I-6: … singular importance to nature conservation. Furthermore, there are settlements and trade and industry businesses scattered over some areas. In particular near the

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … Energy industry Source: Andreas Gruhl / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 On the … to an average of just under 23 minutes per end consumer within the meaning of the Federal Law on the Energy Industry (EnWG) (cf. Indicator EW-I-2 ). However, ‘Bernd’ …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-R-1: Seasonality of bed-nights in wider tourism areas

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast with dunes and hooded beach chairs (‘strandkorbs’). The strandkorbs facing the viewer have been locked up for the winter. The sea is visible on the horizon. A few individuals and small groups of people are visible at the waterline; apart from them, the beach is deserted. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … independence. Source: Micha Trillhaase / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 TOU-R-1: … the seasonal utilisation of tourism infrastructures at a level compatible with the environment and comfortable for both the population and employees, provides one of …

  • 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.

    … transformation As far as forest transformation and reforestation are concerned, there is enormous pressure to act. Source: Mitifoto / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-1: … of state, corporate and private forests is promoted by funding from EU, Federal and Länder sources, as well as from individual budgetary sources. In the

  • 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.

    … BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days Among others, roller blinds can be employed to reduce the heat influx into buildings. Source: MATTHIAS BUEHNER / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 BAU-I-3: … were calculated based loosely on one of the procedures adopted by the European Environment Agency (EEA) 136 . The evaluation of cooling degree days was used as a …