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  • Press release 11/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 07.04.2020

    2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent

    in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

    … of development of the previous year. With the exception of the global crisis year 2009, emissions reductions in 2019 mark the largest annual decline since 1990. The … forward in combating climate change in 2019. With the exception of the crisis year 2009, the past year witnessed the greatest decline in emissions of any year since … of development of the previous year. With the exception of the global crisis year 2009, emissions reductions in 2019 mark the largest annual decline since 1990. The …

  • 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.

    … and restricted areas reserved for (preventive) flood control In the period of 2009 to 2021, the terrain of priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood … plans. Overall, the extent of designated terrain has experienced an increased since 2009 by 6,300 square kilometres. In the interest of the adaptation to impacts of … Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change … In the period of 2009 to 2021, the terrain of priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood …

  • 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.

    … again to more than 200 million Euros, partly due to additional funding sourced in 2009 within the framework of an GAK Special Framework Plan. Investments have been … 25 million Euros per annum via an GAK special framework plan over the years 2009 to 2025 for coastal protection measures necessitated by climate change. These … Euros. Investments by the Federal government remained relatively consistent between 2009 and 2018 with just above 100 million Euros before decreasing latterly to …

  • Press release 15/2017 from 24.04.2017 | Last changed: 19.05.2017

    Hendricks: "Germany must reduce its ecological footprint to a tolerable level"

    planet earth

    … team of researchers headed by Johan Rockström, who first proposed the concept in 2009. At a two-day conference which starts today and is being hosted by the Federal … other. The concept was introduced by Johan Rockström and a team of researchers in 2009 and further elaborated in 2015. Johan Rockström was awarded the German … team of researchers headed by Johan Rockström, who first proposed the concept in 2009. At a two-day conference which starts today and is being hosted by the Federal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … which had an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse … despite short-term levelling impacts from a number of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, … which had an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … with irrigation technology and the actually irrigated terrain have increased since 2009. In 2019, 506,480 ha of outdoor cultivation areas were irrigated. Frost … in Germany. In 2019 this value had already risen to 506,480 ha. Compared to 2009 values, this is an increase by 36 %. These figures do not include any areas … with irrigation technology and the actually irrigated terrain have increased since 2009. In 2019, 506,480 ha of outdoor cultivation areas were irrigated. Frost …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the new large-scale designation of … terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the new large-scale designation of …

  • 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.

    … influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous individual pieces of evidence showing the occurrence of … is in line with the tolerance spectrum of Vibrio vulnificus. In the years of 2008, 2009 and 2014 the salt content was slightly higher at the point of sampling than in … influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous individual pieces of evidence showing the occurrence of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-1: Priority and reserved areas for nature and landscape

    The picture shows a meadow with flowers in various colours and small trees in the foreground. A woodland is visible on the horizon. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … once. Despite temporary increases, the total of designated areas decreased between 2009 and 2021 by circa 7,000 square kilometres. This decline occurred at the expense … once. Despite temporary increases, the total of designated areas decreased between 2009 and 2021 by circa 7,000 square kilometres. This decline occurred at the expense …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    …   33 - El Ghissassi F., Baan R., Straif K. et al. 2009: A review of human carcinogens – part D: radiation. Lancet Oncol 10: 751-752.   … Research Letters, 48(6), e2020GL092216. doi: 10.1029/2020GL092216.   44 - Wild M. 2009: Global dimming and brightening: A review, J. Geophys. Res., 114, D00D16, doi: 10.1029/2008JD011470.   45 - Wild 2009, cf. endnote no. 44.   46 - IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change …