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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    LW-R-2 + 3: Cultivating thermophilic crops and adapting variety spectrum 2023 Monitoring Report on the … cultivation areas. Although the cultivation terrain used for growing the internationally popular red grape varieties of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is still limited, … and durum wheat. The increasing interest in thermophilic crop species is reflected not only in the cultivation terrain (cf. Indicator LW-R-4 ), but also in the

  • 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.

    BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events Extreme flooding and hurricanes entail peaks of strain … disaster which struck western Germany in particular, culminated in the highest call-out peak ever. So far, no significant trend has been identified. BS-I-1: Person … not foreseeable for the near future. Notwithstanding the lack of a homogeneous data basis, it has to be assumed that in respect of years with distinct extreme events …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops

    The picture shows the ripe ears of durum wheat plants in sunny weather.

    LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops The cultivation of thermophilic crops such as soy and durum wheat … prerequisite for the expansion of this crop. The cultivation of grain maize is generally more economic where higher amounts of warmth are available. LW-R-4: Cultivation … durum grain is very firm, special rollers are required for grinding, and they are not readily available in every mill. However, having appropriate mills in the

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study Warm spring and summer help Lake … of selected fish species which are of commercial interest to fisheries. This is why, rather than focusing on the potential impacts of global warming, the discussion … pose increasing and clearly visible threats to populations of mussels, crabs and small fish species which occur in small and minute lakes and rivers. The situation is …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … Source: DWD Development of Germany’s climate 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change The development of Germany’s … system are the biosphere with seasonal changes in vegetation, the hydrosphere, the soil and the cryosphere (ice). The climate can vary in different timescales even … statistically occur once in 100 years) for instance, have to be determined on the basis of series of measurements which typically extend to little more than a hundred …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-1: Distribution of thermophilic marine species

    The picture shows several sardines swimming along the bottom of the sea. Below and behind the fish it is possible to see rocks and aquatic plants.

    FI-I-1: Distribution of thermophilic marine species In the southern and central North Sea, catches often … marine species Source: Thünen-Institut für Seefischerei (GSBTS: German Small-scale Bottom Trawl Survey) Thermophilic fish species in North Sea and Baltic Sea … all marine organisms. It is worth remembering that water masses in the North Sea do not warm up in the direction of north to south. In fact, the warming process takes …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Woodland and forestry

    The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

    … and forestry Source: matousekfoto / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 On … The objective must remain to maintain the forest functions for protecting water, soil, biodiversity, regional climate and as a source of recreation for human being; … Interim inventories identify the condition of the German forest estate on the basis of a restricted range of characteristics for a quarter of the BWI inventory …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns Poor road conditions can – due to rain, snow or … both in January and February but also in December, were the cause of an unusually high number of accidents partly owing to slippery conditions on roads covered … dust and sandstorms caused accidents in some regions. Given the increase in dry soil conditions, such incidents might become more frequent in future. So far, no …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … to forestry production yields. Source: nena2112/photocase.com It is likely that the magnitude and rate of climate change in many places will significantly overwhelm … climate (including high humidity, low light intensity, low wind speeds) and the soil water supply. Irrigation as an acute technological measure (e.g. with sprinkler … of processes related to harmful organisms in the forest, forms an essential basis for effective harmful organism management. Monitoring can be used to determine …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … Source: 2023 Monitoring Report on the DAS / KomPass Introduction 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for … to Climate Change. This report describes the impacts of climate change on the basis of solid scientific data, at the same time as providing the public as well as … data contained in the 2023 Monitoring Report. The temperatures of air, water and soil have continued to rise, thus also increasing the impacts on humans, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Agriculture

    The picture shows a dry-looking arable field with a tractor being driven across it. Owing to drought, the vehicle is stirring up clouds of dust. In the background, it is possible to make out a ridge of hills.

    … Agriculture Source: Johann Larson / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 On … markets. It is therefore not usually possible in this sector to identify – on the basis of collectable data – a distinct causal relationship with climate change. … base available to agricultural businesses. With the establishment of Federal soil information systems and the enhancement of agricultural meteorological advisory …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks The Ahrtal disaster in 2021 demonstrated the population’s vulnerability to climate … July 2021, 150 litres per square metres of precipitation falls within 24 hours, the soil can no longer absorb such volumes of water (cf. Indicator WW-I-5 ). Generally … little risk awareness, many people believe themselves adequately insured – on the basis of their existing policies – for damage caused by climate change impacts . In …