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  • Press release 32/2015 from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    State Secretary Flasbarth: Sustainable chemistry is more than just chemical safety

    … be an economic success and opens up opportunities for necessary economic and social progress – especially in developing and emerging countries. The existing instruments of chemical management alone are likely not enough to achieve this progress." UBA's President Krautzberger has indicated that a number of good examples …

  • 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.

    … (ROPLAMO - spatial planning monitor) Safeguarding areas for inland flood control Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood … of 114 regions had incorporated relevant specifications in their regional plans. … Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood …

  • 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.

    … of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major … of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major …

  • 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.

    … the nation’s forests have to be taken very seriously as climate-related changes are progressing at unprecedented speeds, thus overwhelming the natural adaptability of … forest / woodland owners with an improved planning tool. With a view to the rapid progression of changing forest scenarios as a result of drought years and the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This … floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … amateurs – often in cooperation with full-time researchers – contribute to progress in the field of scientific findings. Such cooperations create win-win … amateurs – often in cooperation with full-time researchers – contribute to progress in the field of scientific findings. Such cooperations create win-win …

  • 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.

    … water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in … water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Soil

    The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

    … or used unsustainably – soils become sources of CO 2 emissions. As climate change progresses, with dry and wet periods becoming more frequent and intensifying, it … relationships with climate change. While it is true that, as climate change progresses, the dry condition of topsoils has come to exist more and more …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … any delayed heat effects thus making it possible to convey a clearer picture of the progress of mortality in Germany. The age group of 85-year old people is most … any delayed heat effects thus making it possible to convey a clearer picture of the progress of mortality in Germany. The age group of 85-year old people is most …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-1: Agrophenological phase shifts

    The picture shows apple blossoms covered in frost.

    … of warmth occurring in the first few months of the new year. Depending on the progress of weather patterns, the start of flowering in respect of apple trees and … of warmth occurring in the first few months of the new year. Depending on the progress of weather patterns, the start of flowering in respect of apple trees and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … shipping had to be suspended temporarily on all sections of the river. As the year progressed, temperatures remained high whereas precipitation largely failed to … shipping had to be suspended temporarily on all sections of the river. As the year progressed, temperatures remained high whereas precipitation largely failed to …

  • 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.

    … making certain that preventive flood protection is implemented resolutely. 225 Progressive climate change goes hand in hand with changes in precipitation … making certain that preventive flood protection is implemented resolutely. 225 Progressive climate change goes hand in hand with changes in precipitation …