… In the past, flood protection was often strongly focused on technical measures. Sustainable flood prevention focuses more on natural flood protection, addresses the … it possible to naturalise watercourses by giving them more space for self-dynamic development and reconnecting floodplains to the river. By doing so, important … well as rewetting of former wetlands and moors. The measures also address important goals of water, nature and climate protection as well as climate adaptation, as they …

… valleys, channelised waterways, and a high degree of soil sealing, as found in many developed areas, favour rapid surface runoff. Small streams subsequently contribute … water levels are higher. Figure 2: Changes in the course of the Rhine River due to development measures. Source: Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe; es gelten die … des Landesarchivs BW / Geobasisdaten LGL Change in the landscape due to development and agriculture The landscape in Germany is highly urbanised. In some …

… ozone enters the respiratory tract and lungs and thus adverse health effects can develop. Sport event organisers should inform participants when ozone levels are … physical exercise outdoors. In the year 2000 the state of Baden-Württemberg developed a scientific based index system for the assessment of air quality. A …

… them in such a way that they pollute the environment less. Proposals need to be developed and implemented at all levels of maritime policy.. last update on … an attempt to incorporate an integrative policy approach aiming at facilitating the sustainable use of the European seas and at protecting and safeguarding the marine … in coordination with neighboring states. RESPONSE also endeavors to promote current developments in the field of security and risk prevention in international bodies. …

… However, overuse is placing increasing pressure on fragile marine ecosystems. Sustainable solutions and ‘ecological guardrails’ are needed to balance human … between governments, sectors, and stakeholders can ensure both the protection and sustainable management of the ocean. Marine governance plays a crucial role in …

… to improve the protection of the seas and oceans and make their utilisation more sustainable. A particular challenge in the future will be to harmonise the … balance between use and protection under the influence of advancing climate change. Sustainability, the precautionary principle and a holistic, ecosystem-based approach …