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Web pages on climate impacts and adaptation in the fields of action updated

the KomPass web pages Climate Impacts Germany and Regional and sectoral adaptation describe how the DAS fields of action are affected by climate change an which measures are suitable for adaptation. These pages have now beenn updated. read more

Climate risk analysis and adaptation in companies

A robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment is the basis for systematic management of physical climate risks. To this end, the EU taxonomy sets out detailed requirements for companies. The German Environment Agency provides recommendations for carrying out a such climate risk and vulnerability assessment which is legally compliant. read more

The transnational impacts of global climate change

Climate change will affect the frequency, intensity and regional occurrence of extreme weather events and lead to gradual climatic changes. Although impacts appear locally at first, they spread beyond political borders due to the global physical and economic interconnectedness. A new UBA report provides an overview of the potential impact chains of global climate change on the German economy. read more

How can we assess whether Germany is on the right track? Which methods can players use to identify and evaluate suitable adaptation measures? read more