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  • 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.

    … involve damage to equipment and premises, blocked access roads, failure of power tools and communication channels; worse still – they can lead to absences of crew …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … the inland watercourse. In such cases dykes would be the primary flood protection tool. However, such dykes are usually dimensioned for flood events which arise in … the inland watercourse. In such cases dykes would be the primary flood protection tool. However, such dykes are usually dimensioned for flood events which arise in …

  • 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.

    … These concepts are used by municipalities as strategic planning and decision-making tools; they identify the demand for adaptation, make statements on the participation … These concepts are used by municipalities as strategic planning and decision-making tools; they identify the demand for adaptation, make statements on the participation …

  • 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.

    … Federal level Warning and information services are used at Federal level as a key tool to deal with climate change, to inform the public on basic dangers and risks … surveys. … Warning and information services are used at Federal level as a key tool to deal with climate change, to inform the public on basic dangers and risks …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … their decisions on well-founded knowledge as well as supportive decision-making tools. Adaptation to climate change in tourism is supported at Federal and Länder … at Federal and Länder level were identified in 2018; in addition, various funding tools offered by the EU were categorised as relevant in this context. As far as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … this is the highest single contribution since the GCF was launched 239 . Another tool in the multilateral funding toolkit was added in 2008 within the framework of the Kyoto Protocol when the … this is the highest single contribution since the GCF was launched 239 . Another tool in the multilateral funding toolkit was added in 2008 within the framework of …

  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … and set priorities by the end of 2025. The project will also create a planning tool to help homeowners assess the suitability of their building for heat pumps. …

  • 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.

    … provide forestry employees and forest / woodland owners with an improved planning tool. With a view to the rapid progression of changing forest scenarios as a result … provide forestry employees and forest / woodland owners with an improved planning tool. With a view to the rapid progression of changing forest scenarios as a result …

  • Press release 02/2017 from 16.01.2017 | Last changed: 30.01.2017

    Convincing design, not short-lived disposable goods

    Grafik mit grünem Hintergrund. Darauf ein weißer Papierflieger.

    … services can be designed much more sustainably. A chair, a pair of eyeglasses or a tool should not "only" become more ecological, it should also be pleasant to use or …