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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … to fisheries. This is why, rather than focusing on the potential impacts of global warming, the discussion is much more intense regarding conflicts arising from … to fisheries. This is why, rather than focusing on the potential impacts of global warming, the discussion is much more intense regarding conflicts arising from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … many cases can be transmitted between animals and humans; owing to their increasing global mobility they are able to spread rapidly. Both long-term climatic changes … many cases can be transmitted between animals and humans; owing to their increasing global mobility they are able to spread rapidly. Both long-term climatic changes …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    International Conference: Microplastics in Soils

    The issue of microplastics in soils - a danger for humans and the environment? You can see a hand with a magnifying glass examining the soil.

    … as the world’s population grows and farmers contend with extreme weather linked to global warming. The conference aims at sharing the latest scientific evidence on the …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … is also important to not lose sight of the bigger challenges ahead: the impact of global warming, the excess consumption of resources far beyond what planet earth can …

  • Press release 01/2020 from 08.01.2020 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    Professor Dirk Messner is new President of the German Environment Agency

    Dirk Messner

    … tradition of entrusting independent experts with vision to serve as President. His global expertise and connections are without parallel in terms of combining … – climate change and the extinction of species – must be developed and networked at global level. He has already provided crucial stimulus for German and international …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … mining sites worldwide, presented in the form of an interactive map . It shows the global distribution of the sites and the results of the assessments. Filters and … meet society's increased expectations of responsible corporate behaviour in global supply chains. In Germany, the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in …

  • News from 02.04.2020 | Last changed: 14.04.2020

    Risks and opportunities in responding to the coronavirus crisis

    Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner

    … is also important to not lose sight of the bigger challenges ahead: the impact of global warming, the excess consumption of resources far beyond what planet earth can … an exceptionally difficult 21st century. The consequences of the ever increasing global warming have been described several times. The geosystems could reach a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … from air and sea temperatures rising as a result of climate change. Owing to global warming, the bathing season might last longer, thus increasing the … from air and sea temperatures rising as a result of climate change. Owing to global warming, the bathing season might last longer, thus increasing the …