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  • 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.

    … the frequency and severity of flood events and inundations, for instance when heavy rain events in summer become more frequent and more intensive, or when winter … the frequency and severity of flood events and inundations, for instance when heavy rain events in summer become more frequent and more intensive, or when winter …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-2: Groundwater level and spring flow – Northern and Southern Region

    … or not at all absorb precipitation, especially as it falls more frequently as heavy rain. The continuing encroachment of sealed surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) … or not at all absorb precipitation, especially as it falls more frequently as heavy rain. The continuing encroachment of sealed surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) …

  • News from 10.07.2017 | Last changed: 21.08.2017

    Blue Angel ecolabel now available for toys

    a child´s hand playing with toys

    … 10.07.2017 Toys made from textiles, wood, plastic, leather, paper, rubber and metal are eligible for the ecolabel. The caps on pollution loads which the Blue …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … and weather-pattern related situations such as periods of hot weather, storms or heavy rain thus preventing worse outcomes. To this end it is essential that citizens … and weather-pattern related situations such as periods of hot weather, storms or heavy rain thus preventing worse outcomes. To this end it is essential that citizens …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-3 + 4: Forest condition and dieback rate

    … has a major influence on crown condition. In so-called mast years with particularly heavy fruiting, trees reduce their investment in leaf and needle mass. In those … has a major influence on crown condition. In so-called mast years with particularly heavy fruiting, trees reduce their investment in leaf and needle mass. In those …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … immense damage to buildings and infrastructure which will take years to restore. Heavy rainfall and flooding are likely to become much more frequent in Germany, in … soil and forests, oceans, rivers and lakes. They are all under threat from drought, heavy rainfall and the steady rise in temperature. New pests and plant diseases are …

  • 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.

    … water also has adverse effects on soils. Moreover, more frequent and more violent heavy rain events can favour erosion (cf. Indicator BO-I-3 ). Such developments in … in summer droughts will in future lead to lower seep rates at that time of year. Heavy rain events in summer frequently do not contribute to the formation of seep …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … positive side effects, such as protection against flooding due to high water or heavy rainfall events, as well as contributions to achieving a "good ecological … and material pollution into the water body (e. g. from agriculture) during heavy rainfall events. The better the ecological condition of a watercourse system …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-7: Water levels in lakes

    The picture shows a footbridge leading across the dried-up sandy and stony shore area of a lake. A bridge and some residual water are visible in the background.

    … to an extent not seen for a very long time. In May 2019 there was a period of very heavy, persistent rain in the southern part of Swabia and in much of Upper Bavaria. … to an extent not seen for a very long time. In May 2019 there was a period of very heavy, persistent rain in the southern part of Swabia and in much of Upper Bavaria. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … are designed to provide protection from damage by extreme weather events such as heavy rain or heatwaves. In complement to the DAS programme, the Federal government … are designed to provide protection from damage by extreme weather events such as heavy rain or heatwaves. In complement to the DAS programme, the Federal government …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … official weather warnings, for example in cases of frost and icy roads or storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, UV rays and heat (for heat warnings cf. Indicator … official weather warnings, for example in cases of frost and icy roads or storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, UV rays and heat (for heat warnings cf. Indicator …