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  • Press release 31/2024 from 03.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Making cities resilient to extreme weather events

    Ein sitzt an einem Fluss, lehnt an einem Buch und liest ein Buch.

    … a result of climate change⁠ in Germany. This also increases the need for action to mitigate the consequences of these events. The aim of the sponge city concept is to … Code the technical term ”green-blue infrastructure” and sponge city measures to mitigate climate risks and improve the local water balance. The conversion to sponge …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … in setting up a nationwide climate-damage register will produce further insights. Potential negative effects on the coasts, resulting from utilisation for tourism … of the extinction of marine species. There is need for an in-depth discussion on potential indicators for themes such as acidification and the loss of oxygen (also …

  • Press release 30/2018 from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering

    zwei Faultürme einer Kläranlage spiegeln sich in einem Nachklärbecken.

    … environment and help to modernize operations at treatment facilities. The scope of potential is great – ranging from recovery of recyclables and the reduction of … takes a holistic approach to energy and aims to raise efficiency and utilization potential, also at the local supply level. The new funding priority in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … a more detailed description of climate change impacts on civic protection and any potential requirement for measures, it would be desirable to have a documented … occur more frequently. According to the findings of KWRA 2021 there are adaptation potentials especially in respect of the funding, coordination and optimisation of … occur more frequently. According to the findings of KWRA 2021 there are adaptation potentials especially in respect of the funding, coordination and optimisation of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Fisheries

    The picture shows a crab trawler in the North Sea. There is a beam trawl hanging down from the ship’s side. In the background, the shoreline and a lighthouse are visible.

    … – which depend on oxygenated water that is free of suspended matter – is subject to potential problems as a result. Future climate risks – outcomes of KWRA As mentioned … the existing illustrations in indicators provide only a partial insight into potential climate change impacts. As far as the inland realm is concerned, there is … parasites and pathogens. Furthermore, there are ongoing discussions on shading as a potential adaptation measure for inland waters and aquaculture facilities. The …

  • Appointment from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    SDIA Green Coding Summit

    … is understanding the future impact for society, the environment, and lessening any potential rebound effects.  Organizations and software communities across Europe …

  • Press release 50/2019 from 10.12.2019 | Last changed: 20.02.2020

    Nitrogen surplus from agriculture has been excessive for 20 years

    Ein Traktor bringt Gülle auf einem Feld aus

    … the limits set out in the Nitrates Directive and ordered to take effective mitigation measures. The European Commission also judged Germany's 2017 amendment to … on nitrogen soil surface budgets in the districts were recorded for the first time. Mitigation measures can be implemented to reduce nitrogen surpluses effectively. …

  • Press release 24/2016 from 17.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Greenhouse gas-neutral freight transport is necessary and feasible

    freight trains in a switch yard

    … to the study entitled " Klimaschutzbeitrag des Verkehrs bis 2050 “ [Climate Change Mitigation in Transport until 2050 – English-language summary pages 37-56]. If the … costs.” The „ Klimaschutzbeitrag des Verkehrs bis 2050 “ [Climate Change Mitigation in Transport until 2050] study also illustrates how the transport sector …

  • Press release 28/2025 from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Boom despite crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory

    Two people standing on a wind turbine.

    … political goals such as climate neutrality and the circular economy are pursued. Potential assessments indicate that the gross value added of the German GreenTech … if climate neutrality and circular economy practices become established. If this potential is specifically fostered, it creates a win-win situation with benefits for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … with a view to the long-term return on investments – any negative impacts and the potential costs of adaptations required at a later date. DAS Monitoring –what is … will therefore acquire ever-more relevance. There are uncertainties as far as any potential impacts of climate change on electricity generation are concerned, in … with a view to the long-term return on investments – any negative impacts and the potential costs of adaptations required at a later date. … Extreme weather …