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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … been regressive for years. In 2002, 152 fishing licences 91 were issued, whereas in 2021 the number had dwindled to 66 deep-sea and 17 nearshore licences 92 . for … K., Wolf M., Schmuck A., Schönthaler K., Nilson E., Fischer H., Fleischer C. 2021: Klimawirkungsund Risikoanalyse 2021 für Deutschland – Teilbericht 3: Risiken und Anpassung im Cluster Wasser. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks The Ahrtal disaster in 2021 demonstrated the population’s vulnerability to climate impacts. Source: Mr. … that their house or home is at genuine risk of damage from storms or floodwater. In 2021, the statements made by respondents were probably still influenced by the flood … Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study entitled ’Environmental awareness in Germany’/ for 2021 supplementary questionnaire within the framework of the study entitled ’2020 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance Flash floods in July 2021 from Bernd caused major damage to homes, belongings, and businesses. Source: … 100.000 Euros; but in particularly extreme cases such as the flooding disaster in 2021, an individual damage to a one-family home can total ten times that amount. 142 … for claim settlements. Regarding the time series, the stock and prices valid in 2021 were extrapolated in order to offset any inflationary effects or changes …

  • 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.

    … in residential areas The high number of hours triggering heavy-rain warnings in 2021, is linked, in particular, with the devastating rainfall events which struck … life and limb of the local population and cause significant material damage. In 2021 for example, the insured damage to residential properties, household effects … superimposed on the data for Germany’s residential terrain. The years of 2002 and 2021 stand out from the overall picture with a particularly high number of built-up …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … period of 1981 to 2010 with the starting points of the period from 1992 to 2021, the following pattern emerges: Regarding the phenological seasons from … This means that especially the early autumn in the mean of the years 1992 to 2021 was approximately 17 days longer than in the reference period 1951 to 1980 … approximately 90 days whereas the beginning and end of summer in the period 1992 to 2021 was on average approximately twelve days earlier than in the reference period …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … by the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) (cf. Indicator BS-I-1 ). In July 2021 violent rainfall events led to massive flooding, especially in western Germany. … climate risks – outcomes of KWRA Research carried out within the framework of the 2021 Climate Impact and Risk Analysis (KWRA) shows that climate change is escalating … ‘Your Time is NOW!’, and the BBK’s campaign for recruiting volunteers, launched in 2021, translated as ‘No matter what you can do – you can help’ and the accompanying …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … that the impacts of climate change are manageable in Germany has been declining. In 2021, 66 % of respondents were little or not at all convinced. HUE-1: Manageability … impacts Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland‘/ for 2021: additional survey in the framework of the study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in … on adapting to climate change, as well as support on implementation matters. In 2021 the BMUV initiated the Centre for Climate Adaptation (ZKA) which provides an …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

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

    … climate finance has increased from just short of 25 % in 2010 to 49 % in 2021. The demand for adaptation funding will further increase in future. HUE-5: … Agreement. This assistance is provided, for example, via the NDC partnership. In 2021, 88 % of the German contribution to international climate funding was disbursed … the target year was extended to 2025. Within the framework of COP 26 in Glasgow in 2021 the industrialised states were requested to double their adaptation aid to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-R-1: Water use index

    The picture shows a hand on the handle of a tap, with a weak water jet pouring into a wash-hand basin.

    … figures are not available. However, there are signs indicating that in 2020 and 2021, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic also affected water use, given that … for its supply in general and, of course, its treatment.   66 - Liehr S., Lüdtke D. 2021: Hamburger Wasserverbrauchsstudie 2021 – Begleit-Analyse der Ergebnisse. ISOE – Institut für sozial-ökologische …

  • 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.

    … restricted areas reserved for (preventive) flood control In the period of 2009 to 2021, the terrain of priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control … a distinct increase by approximately 6,300 square kilometres. By the end of 2021, 89 of 114 regions had incorporated relevant specifications in their regional … and in some planning regions this transition still remains to be completed. By 2021, the overall terrain designated as priority and restricted areas in planning …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … last update on 28.11.2023 HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services In 2021 more than half of respondents to the Environment Awareness Study stated that … services Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland‘/ for 2021: additional survey in the framework of the study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in … increase in usage to 61 %. However, in two subsequent surveys conducted in 2016 and 2021, the proportion of respondents who make use of the warning and information …