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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … and restricted areas reserved for (preventive) flood control In the period of 2009 to 2021, the terrain of priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood … plans. Overall, the extent of designated terrain has experienced an increased since 2009 by 6,300 square kilometres. In the interest of the adaptation to impacts of … Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change … In the period of 2009 to 2021, the terrain of priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … again to more than 200 million Euros, partly due to additional funding sourced in 2009 within the framework of an GAK Special Framework Plan. Investments have been … 25 million Euros per annum via an GAK special framework plan over the years 2009 to 2025 for coastal protection measures necessitated by climate change. These … Euros. Investments by the Federal government remained relatively consistent between 2009 and 2018 with just above 100 million Euros before decreasing latterly to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … which had an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse … despite short-term levelling impacts from a number of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, … which had an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-1: Priority and reserved areas for nature and landscape

    The picture shows a meadow with flowers in various colours and small trees in the foreground. A woodland is visible on the horizon. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … once. Despite temporary increases, the total of designated areas decreased between 2009 and 2021 by circa 7,000 square kilometres. This decline occurred at the expense … once. Despite temporary increases, the total of designated areas decreased between 2009 and 2021 by circa 7,000 square kilometres. This decline occurred at the expense …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … with irrigation technology and the actually irrigated terrain have increased since 2009. In 2019, 506,480 ha of outdoor cultivation areas were irrigated. Frost … in Germany. In 2019 this value had already risen to 506,480 ha. Compared to 2009 values, this is an increase by 36 %. These figures do not include any areas … with irrigation technology and the actually irrigated terrain have increased since 2009. In 2019, 506,480 ha of outdoor cultivation areas were irrigated. Frost …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the new large-scale designation of … terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the new large-scale designation of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous individual pieces of evidence showing the occurrence of … is in line with the tolerance spectrum of Vibrio vulnificus. In the years of 2008, 2009 and 2014 the salt content was slightly higher at the point of sampling than in … influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous individual pieces of evidence showing the occurrence of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    …   33 - El Ghissassi F., Baan R., Straif K. et al. 2009: A review of human carcinogens – part D: radiation. Lancet Oncol 10: 751-752.   … Research Letters, 48(6), e2020GL092216. doi: 10.1029/2020GL092216.   44 - Wild M. 2009: Global dimming and brightening: A review, J. Geophys. Res., 114, D00D16, doi: 10.1029/2008JD011470.   45 - Wild 2009, cf. endnote no. 44.   46 - IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … climate funding, also in its contributions from budgetary funds. At the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference (COP) in Copenhagen the industrialised countries … launched in 2001 and is subordinate to the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Since 2009 this Fund has been supporting concrete adaptation projects exclusively in the … climate funding, also in its contributions from budgetary funds. At the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference (COP) in Copenhagen the industrialised countries …

  • 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.

    … slope; this mode of construction has been implemented in dyke reinforcements since 2009. In 2018 the concept entitled ‘Klimadeich’ (climate dyke) was introduced, and … to the coastal Länder – via an GAK special framework plan covering the period of 2009 to 2025 – for coastal protection measures. The funding for the modified special … slope; this mode of construction has been implemented in dyke reinforcements since 2009. In 2018 the concept entitled ‘Klimadeich’ (climate dyke) was introduced, and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … sea level rise by another 0.5 metres. Furthermore, they have been fitted since 2009 with a wider dyke crest and a more gradual outer slope. This measure is … sea level rise by another 0.5 metres. Furthermore, they have been fitted since 2009 with a wider dyke crest and a more gradual outer slope. This measure is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-3: Federal grants - Research projects Climate change impacts Adaptation

    The picture shows a printout illustrating various charts. A pie chart, a line chart and a bar chart are visible on a sheet of A4 paper. On top of the sheet is a stack of Euro notes and a 2-Euros coin. It is possible to make out a pile of additional coins on the edge of the picture.

    … endowed with a funding volume of some 35 million Euros to cover the period 2006–2009. Since then, the funds dispersed for grant-based funding of research and … endowed with a funding volume of some 35 million Euros to cover the period 2006–2009. Since then, the funds dispersed for grant-based funding of research and …