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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from ‘civic protection’ action field

    … heavy rain is one of the extreme weather phenomena which have a particularly strong potential of putting people’s lives and infrastructures at risk. Spatial and … heavy rain is one of the extreme weather phenomena which have a particularly strong potential of putting people’s lives and infrastructures at risk. Spatial and …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … Übereinkommen Flammschutzmittel in Produkten Related publications Identification of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – Derivation of Limit Values …

  • Press release 42/2019 from 06.11.2019 | Last changed: 26.11.2019

    UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation

    passenger plane

    … the environment and climate." Low-polluting aviation considers both climate change mitigation and systematic noise mitigation in particular. UBA proposes a combination of environmentally sound …

  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … Compass” award launches in new round of competition Innovative projects for climate mitigation and adaptation to the consequences of climate change sought The “Blue … climate risks. Submit your application now!” Innovative projects for climate mitigation and adaptation include, for example, measures for heat protection or …

  • 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 17.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Adaptation at EU level

    European flag

    … and transnational adaptation strategies and actions Adaptation case studies and potential adaptation options Tools that support adaptation planning The European … and transnational adaptation strategies and actions Adaptation case studies and potential adaptation options Tools that support adaptation planning The European …

  • DzU article from 27.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus

    A graph shows the agricultural nitrogen surpluses for individual years and as rolling 5-year means between 1990 and 2022. The 5-year-mean nitrogen surpluses in kilogrammes per hectare dropped from 117 to 77. The target for 2028-32 is 70 kilogrammes per hectare and year.

    … as the crops can convert into biomass. The nitrogen surplus is an indicator of the potential nitrogen losses from agriculture to the environment. Assessing the … as the crops can convert into biomass. The nitrogen surplus is an indicator of the potential nitrogen losses from agriculture to the environment. … Between 1992 and …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM10)

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM10 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 42 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … determine the population’s exposure to PM10 in Germany and evaluate it in terms of potential health effects. The indicator presented here reflects the average annual … determine the population’s exposure to PM10 in Germany and evaluate it in terms of potential health effects. The indicator presented here reflects the average annual …

  • 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 …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … clearance, securing) areas for uses that reduce climate risks and damage potential. Relevant fields of action for climate adaptation in regional planning are … and clover extraction sites necessary for dike construction. In order to reduce the potential for damage in coastal regions, regional planning can designate safety … can be formulated for low-lying areas behind dykes in order to reduce the potential for damage and to concentrate residential development in areas that are …

  • Appointment from 24.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    3rd Sustainability Transformation Conference

    Treppe aufwärts durch einen dichten grünen Laubwald

    … an environmentally sound and just food system: From bacon to beans – unlocking the potential of plant-based diets Healthy planet, healthy people: Pathways to …