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  • 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.

    … Vibrio-bacteria are favoured by high water temperatures and can be transmitted via open wounds. Source: LoloStock / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the … Vibrio alginolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus 29 . It is mostly through open wounds that vibrios enter the human body. They are less frequently absorbed … Vibrio alginolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus 29 . It is mostly through open wounds that vibrios enter the human body. They are less frequently absorbed …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … of invasive species can often be prevented if professional groups working in the open countryside, e. g. agriculture, forestry, horticulture, road construction and … from introducing new species into nature and from disposing of garden waste in the open countryside. Preventive measures should be taken primarily in the area of … of invasive species can often be prevented if professional groups working in the open countryside, e. g. agriculture, forestry, horticulture, road construction and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-2 + 3: Cultivating thermophilic crops and adapting variety spectrum

    … climate – new crops and varieties Climate change and milder weather patterns open up new options for agriculture regarding the choice of crop species. The … process of expanding significantly. … Climate change and milder weather patterns open up new options for agriculture regarding the choice of crop species. The …

  • 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.

    … For instance, according to the Monitor of the Development of Settlement and Open Spaces 226 maintained by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional … For instance, according to the Monitor of the Development of Settlement and Open Spaces 226 maintained by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Agriculture

    Field with farming tailer - a single spike in the foreground

    … plant goes into drought stress. During drought stress, many plants close their leaf openings (stomata) to evaporate less water. However, this also results in less …

  • 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.

    … ‘ mit-dir-fuer-uns-alle.de’. Furthermore, social and technical developments also open up new avenues. For example, during the flood events in 2013, 2016 and during … ‘ mit-dir-fuer-uns-alle.de’. Furthermore, social and technical developments also open up new avenues. For example, during the flood events in 2013, 2016 and during …

  • 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.

    … caused can vary in terms of volumes. For example, storms in regions with fairly open stands of pine forest – which are widespread on the sandy soils of Brandenburg … caused can vary in terms of volumes. For example, storms in regions with fairly open stands of pine forest – which are widespread on the sandy soils of Brandenburg …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … or swamped by mudslides so that they had to be cleared before they could be re-opened to traffic. The DWD issues warnings when such sudden and intensive rain … or swamped by mudslides so that they had to be cleared before they could be re-opened to traffic. The DWD issues warnings when such sudden and intensive rain …

  • 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

    … for ski area operators to change the modalities of season design as well as the opening and closing dates of ski slopes. Snow insurance can be considered as a …

  • 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.

    … is active in export-related occupations. In other words, Germany has on one hand opened up international markets for her products at a major scale. while on the … is active in export-related occupations. In other words, Germany has on one hand opened up international markets for her products at a major scale. while on the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … objective is to drive forward a successive expansion of greened roof spaces thus opening up the potential of multifarious beneficial impacts on a particular town or … objective is to drive forward a successive expansion of greened roof spaces thus opening up the potential of multifarious beneficial impacts on a particular town or …