… and future-oriented approach to controlling land use, in view of the fact that the competition for land is certain to increase. The expansion of renewable … of agriculture and forestry. In order to safeguard biodiversity it is necessary when making decisions related to nature conservation, to take both direct and … technical depth or consideration of climate change in the plans analysed. Nevertheless, it is evident that landscape planning at the level of Länder and regions, with …

… in floodplains. Land at risk is no longer available for sensitive uses due to more frequent flooding. Sea level rise and storm surges: Due to sea level rise, … as a consequence. Extreme temperatures and heat waves: Higher extreme temperatures, less cooling at night, as well as more frequent and more intense periods of heat, … transport, water and energy infrastructures). In addition, it can be assumed that more frequent heavy rainfall events may endanger the quality of drinking water …

… heatwaves can cause mortality. In Germany alone, for example, it is estimated that between the years of 2018 and 2020, 19,300 individuals died from heat effects … is boosted in particular during prolonged periods of sunny weather. With this in mind, both of these themes have now been incorporated in the Monitoring Report for … rodents and mosquitoes as well as the infectious pathogens transmitted by them. In doing so, the UBA provides a model for a nationwide hantavirus prognosis, at the …

… What are climate models? Climate models are extensive computer programmes that rely on certain assumptions when calculating the future development of the climate. These assumptions are … specified using regional climate models up to a resolution of approx. 25* 25 km and less locally. There are two different methods for this regionalisation of global …

… significantly. Weather-related forest fire hazards remained mostly the same during that period although in some areas they have been increasing. However, in 2018 and … the weather, all the other causal factors usually change more gradually. However, when there are years with abrupt changes – as for instance in 2003 and latterly in … fires as well as more extensive areas affected by forest fires compared to other, less dry years. In the extremely dry year of 2018 a total of 2,349 ha of forest were …

… direct impact of raindrops, but also maintains or builds up stable soil aggregates that reduce siltation through the activity of soil organisms. An area-wide mulch … mass and the specific surface pressure are better distributed and thus the load-bearing capacity of the soils is less stressed. This can be achieved by using wide … roots) remaining on the field at harvest and through organic farm manure (e.g. farmyard manure, liquid manure, compost), as well as conservation/non-turning tillage. A …

… coastal lowlands from inundation over a total length of 433 kilometres. Given that the rising sea level increases the danger of flood events, these dykes are … dykes currently extend over a total distance of 433 kilometres, thus protecting more than 90 % of potentially flood-threatened coastal lowland areas of the country. … the value of 76.5 % determined by the previous safety inspection in 2011. Nevertheless, as a result of the severe storm surge known as Xaver in 2014, a 5.6 kilometre …

… a threat to forestry production yields. Source: nena2112/photocase.com It is likely that the magnitude and rate of climate change in many places will significantly … maple and small-leaved lime are considered very suitable. Larch, English oak, sycamore maple, large-leaved lime, and walnut are well suited. Primarily with a targeted … by a lower sensitivity to environmental changes than tend to be genetically less variable tree species, such as spruce. In order to adapt forests to increasing …

… climate change impacts and adaptation Source: BMBF (Förderkatalog – own analysis) More money for research into climate impacts and adaptation When making decisions that have long-term effects, it is essential to consider and take adequate account …

… in spring, because specific crops such as maize should not be sown until and unless the soil has reached a certain temperature. Indirect effects of changed weather … phenological development phases of crop species. Nevertheless, it is conceivable that the incidence of unpredictable weather patterns or weather scenarios is on the … of weather patterns play a more important role at that time, rather than at a time when management operations are scheduled for summer and autumn. Therefore the …

… fall within a very brief period of time. The DWD issues torrential rain warnings when it is expected that within one hour more than 25 litres per square metre (l/m²) or in six hours …