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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … whether the land protection dykes would be able to withstand a storm surge with a statistically determined annual probability of 0.5 %. If that is not the case, the … whether the land protection dykes would be able to withstand a storm surge with a statistically determined annual probability of 0.5 %. If that is not the case, the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … total volume of investments in coastal protection amounted to 125 million Euros. Statistically speaking, there are no significant trends discernible which is due to … total volume of investments in coastal protection amounted to 125 million Euros. Statistically speaking, there are no significant trends discernible which is due to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … of April. Given the disrupted time series, it made no sense to carry out a statistical trend analysis. However, the illustration of the time series … of April. Given the disrupted time series, it made no sense to carry out a statistical trend analysis. However, the illustration of the time series …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … systems: Technical flood protection has been used for centuries. As a rule, the statistically calculated probability of recurrence of once in 100 years serves as … the sea level rise expected by the end of the century, flood events that statistically currently occur once every 100 years could occur annually in the … systems: Technical flood protection has been used for centuries. As a rule, the statistically calculated probability of recurrence of once in 100 years serves as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-4: Coastal morphology – case study

    The picture shows a light-brown cliffscape near Ahrenshoop on the Baltic Sea coast. At the foot of the cliff, you can see the sea and the spray of a wave. In one coastal section, you can see loose material and rock fragments which have been shifted from the cliff top to the bottom of the cliff.

    … and the years when no aerial surveys took place, it was not possible to carry out a statistical trend analysis of the time series concerned. The data provide insights … and the years when no aerial surveys took place, it was not possible to carry out a statistical trend analysis of the time series concerned. The data provide insights …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … is similar in respect of silage maize, but so far it is not possible to see a statistically distinct trend. A possible explanation for the reduction in the yield … is similar in respect of silage maize, but so far it is not possible to see a statistically distinct trend. A possible explanation for the reduction in the yield …

  • 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.

    … However, as before, the population obviously still perceives notable deficits. Statistically speaking, the increasing efforts made in municipalities are possibly … However, as before, the population obviously still perceives notable deficits. Statistically speaking, the increasing efforts made in municipalities are possibly …

  • 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 or Länder governments. However, this proportion was distinctly below the statistics recorded for the two previous surveys. Nevertheless: The proportion of … Federal or Länder governments. However, this proportion was distinctly below the statistics recorded for the two previous surveys. Nevertheless: The proportion of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … or international production and supply chains. Economic data available in official statistical records in respect of climate change impacts do not permit … primarily as they are influenced by multifaceted factors. Apart from official statistics, there are only few sources reporting in a synoptic way on the basis of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … of water-saving irrigation technologies is indispensable. According to a statistical survey conducted in 2015, there were still 79 % of businesses which used … of water-saving irrigation technologies is indispensable. According to a statistical survey conducted in 2015, there were still 79 % of businesses which used …