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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 …

  • Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

    Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

    … are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis Current study shows progress as well as further need for action Some 1,062 municipalities in Germany … study commissioned by the German Environment Agency, the differences in adaptation progress among the municipalities is made clear: 12 percent of local authorities …

  • 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: 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: 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: 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 …