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  • Cover from 27.11.2025

    Competence center KomPass

    Detailed image of a compass

    … so as to establish new knowledge bases for the continuation of the DAS and design the European adaptation strategy or implement it nationally. Apart from that, … so as to establish new knowledge bases for the continuation of the DAS and design the European adaptation strategy or implement it nationally. Apart from that, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … structures of water bodies. Additional measures such as demarcation and designation of floodwater areas or preliminary planning work for the implementation … in June 2013 in the river basins of Elbe and Danube, it was furthermore decided to design the NHWSP. Primarily this programme is to speed up the implementation of …

  • 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

    … In order to reduce the extent of the damage, construction-free zones can be designated near the coast or restrictions on the use of endangered areas can be introduced. The designation of higher premium rates for insurance in flood-prone areas is also a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … sored clearly beyond the comfort zone. Heat protection by means of building design is to ensure amongst other things that this type of situation remains the … greenhouse gases from buildings, it is imperative for experts involved in building design, to keep the demands on heat protection always in the forefront of their … sored clearly beyond the comfort zone. Heat protection by means of building design is to ensure amongst other things that this type of situation remains the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘transport' action field

    … the inland shipping sector, in order to configure a more reliable and future-proof design of the requirements for goods transport on the Rhine. The maintenance and … the inland shipping sector, in order to configure a more reliable and future-proof design of the requirements for goods transport on the Rhine. The maintenance and …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … by using heat-resistant asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the … by using heat-resistant asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Soil

    The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

    … are particularly at risk from erosion or from becoming overgrown, forests can be designated as soil protection woodlands or forests in order to safeguard permanent … as an interim target for 2030, from the perspective that by 2050 the transition to circular land use will be completed, thus reducing the conversion of land use to net …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … projects – which can serve as good examples for other municipalities – that are designed to provide protection from damage by extreme weather events such as heavy … change impacts is often just a secondary objective which – although influencing the design of the measures concerned – is not usually a distinct item of calculation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘building sector’ field

    … of window surface areas and the orientation of a building need to be carefully designed; furthermore, blinds and roller blinds as well as anti-sun glass on the … of window surface areas and the orientation of a building need to be carefully designed; furthermore, blinds and roller blinds as well as anti-sun glass on the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … climate regions are described. Such differences must be taken into account in the design of buildings – at both architectural and engineering levels. In view of the … it would seem appropriate to keep developing and assessing the urban verdure grid designed as part of the research project entitled ‘How green are Germany’s towns and …

  • 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

    … the principle of dual inner-city development. In this context, it is important to design the redensification in such a way that existing green spaces are preserved … the principle of dual inner-city development. In this context, it is important to design the redensification in such a way that existing green spaces are preserved …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … or it dams up owing to overburdened sewage and drainage systems as their ultimate design loads are exceeded. Water levels can rise very rapidly then, especially in … in other ways too. For example, standing water can reach levels which exceed the design threshold thus enabling water to enter the building, for instance through … or it dams up owing to overburdened sewage and drainage systems as their ultimate design loads are exceeded. Water levels can rise very rapidly then, especially in …