… Source: Kobes / Fotolia.com A number of ideas have emerged in recent years for potential interventions in the climate system to counteract global warming. What … gas emissions) of climate change, geoengineering can in fact only influence or mitigate its impacts. Interventions are usually classified into two groups: Solar … environmental processes; secondly, the assumption that geoengineering can replace mitigation and adaptation measures; thirdly, a policy shift leading to fundamental …

… the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term flood risk has become established … occurrences (annuality) and the possible damage associated with this event (damage potential). Floods are divided into "frequently occurring events" (occurring every … a flood). Risk maps include, for example, information on the number of inhabitants potentially affected, the type of economic activity in the potentially affected …

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… of the Research Field Earth and Environment of the Helmholtz Association Damage potential In addition to climate-induced changes in the water balance and human … and inundation areas are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport … and inundation areas are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport …

… a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to design and construct them in such a way that they pollute the … p. 14 , Umweltbundesamt, 2016 , CO2 emissions from maritime traffic , Third IMO GHG Study 2014 . Maritime Transport Regulations Since maritime transport is globally … planning to build a new ship. Already during the design and construction of a ship, potentials for environmental protection should be used. For example, the …

… the ocean’s capacity to absorb CO ₂ . While these methods may support climate mitigation efforts, they also pose uncertain ecological risks. Another focus is … raw materials from the ocean floor. While these resources have significant economic potential, their extraction threatens little-explored and highly sensitive … the ocean’s capacity to absorb CO ₂ . While these methods may support climate mitigation efforts, they also pose uncertain ecological risks. Another focus is …

… air, can in turn neutralise acidic aerosols in the atmosphere. The acidification potential of the sea can therefore be strongly influenced by humans through air … be reduced, and international climate protection goals must be achieved in order to mitigate the impacts of climate-related environmental stressors, such as ocean … Actively removing CO ₂ emissions There are various ocean-based strategies for mitigating climate change that are intended to contribute to achieving net zero …

… be drastically increased. The name Factor X implies that huge resource efficiency potential exists in many areas of production and consumption which so far has … be drastically increased. The name Factor X implies that huge resource efficiency potential exists in many areas of production and consumption which so far has …

… more sustainable raw material use in the future. By 2030, Germany could potentially reduce its raw material consumption by more than a third of the amount …