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  • KomPass: Article from 20.09.2019 | Last changed: 22.10.2019

    GoApply

    … Multidimensional Governance of Climate Change Adaptation in Policy Making and Practice last update on 20.09.2019 Projekt-Logo GoApply Source: UBA Wien Project … Environment Agency (UBA) are available for download under "documents". With the help of a digital visualization tool , governance structures for Germany, Austria, … Total eligible costs: 734.331 EUR ERDF grant: 502.121 EUR Associated content Links Project Website Documents Adapting to climate change: Good participation …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … as green roofs, unsealing and infiltration troughs, retain rainwater for longer and help to prevent flooding at the base of the building. Functioning roof drainage with … permits on endangered areas. In addition, instruments of building and planning practice must be further developed. For example, since 2020, measures to adapt to … information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Building Industry Associated content Links Climate preparedness services for the building industry Related publications …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … processes. New ways of communication and education about possible hazards can also help to mitigate negative consequences of climate change and create awareness of … alliance of authorities to integrate the consequences of climate change into the practice of civil protection. Another important component of civil protection is the … information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection Associated content Links Climate preparedness services Related publications Climate Impact and Risk …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … their fleets accordingly for this. The creation of storage capacities can also help to bridge bottlenecks when shipping is severely restricted. As the Rhine is … systems from heat damage, improved cooling of the electronic components can help. Storm damage caused by fallen trees can be avoided by keeping larger aisles … Further information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport Associated content Links Climate preparedness ervices for transport and infrastructure KLIWAS BMVI …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … and in their control by means of pesticides. Suitable adaptation strategies should help curb the sale of pesticides and prevent an increase in the intensity of plant … necessary – adaptation of benchmark values as required for effective control. In practice this means that production systems will have to be adapted and that … – taken by agricultural businesses, lead to restricting their crop rotation practices, this could potentially entail an increase in pesticide problems. It is …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … drinking partnerships or networks of outreach neighbourhood assistance can also help prevent heat-related illnesses among elderly people who live alone and are not … be protected by technical devices. In certain cases, air-conditioned rooms are also helpful. In order to support municipalities in the prevention of heat-related … information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health Associated content Links Recommendations for Action - Heat Action Plans to protect human health Related …

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

    Adaptation: Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … flood forecasting, for crisis management and for risk-adapted reconstruction help to prevent damage. By the end of 2015, nationally and internationally … to reduce nutrient inputs into the water body. This requires measures that help to reduce fertiliser quantities as well as soil erosion and runoff, minimise … Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Associated content Links Climate preparedness services for water management Climate preparedness …

  • Cover from 10.02.2022

    Impacts of climate change

    Cities with high levels of soil sealing are especially vulnerable to more frequent and intense heavy rainfalls

    … to change in the future. The observed and calculated changes can be directly linked to human emissions of greenhouse gases. The climate change manifests itself … under Risks and potential for adaptation . How do scenarios and climate models help to look into the future? Scenarios and models such as global and regional … to change in the future. The observed and calculated changes can be directly linked to human emissions of greenhouse gases. The climate change manifests itself …

  • KomPass: Article from 30.03.2017 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

    KomPass Projects

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    … - Multidimensional Governance of Climate Change Adaption in Policy Making and Practice Project duration: 2016-2019 GoApply will contribute to the implementation … the target groups science, politics and administration were modernized and updated. Links to the “Tatenbank” (deeds bank) were created ("deeds" as a result of a … What are the impacts on other policies? How can economic analysis approaches help to identify appropriate policy instruments for climate adaptation? How does …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … networks. On the other hand, spatial, regional and urban development planning can help to reconcile diverging claims and requirements arising from climatic … The planning tools available in this context are the land use plan as a link to supra-local spatial development and the development plan for more … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … the forest becomes more resilient. Measures to increase structural diversity also help to increase the natural adaptive capacity of forests to heat and drought … combustible biomass can also be achieved by controlled burning, but this is hardly practiced in Germany to date. The more technical measures for forest fire prevention … Further information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Forestry Associated content Links Forests in Germany | BMEL waldwissen.net Related contents Cluster Land Related …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … for oxygen and water supply and thus for optimal microbial activity. The practices mentioned here are implemented in particular within the framework of … losses. Where land use allows, reducing drainage, re-wetting and allowing flooding help to retain water more firmly in the landscape. This prepares for and could help