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  • 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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health Human health can be affected by climate change. Source: Miss X/photocase.com … about health risks due to climate change, improving and expanding early warning systems, and implementing long-term measures in urban land use and green space …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health Human health can be affected by climate change. Source: Miss X/photocase.com … direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    Cluster Human Health Human Health Source: Jürgen Fälchle / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report … to counter the health impacts of climate change and to advance the public health system by improving health care in terms of climate adaptation, climate protection …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to … timely precautionary and protective measures, the DWD introduced a heat warning system in 2005. With differentiation between warning districts, heat warnings are …

  • 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.

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study Vibrio-bacteria are favoured by … German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study Higher water temperatures resulting from …

  • Publication from 20.03.2015

    Anpassung an den Klimawandel: Hitze in der Stadt

    Cover von "Anpassung an den Klimawandel: Hitze in der Stadt" mit einem Foto eines gelben Sonnenschirms, der auf einem Balkon steht

    … Publisher Umweltbundesamt File size 713.59 kB Print version not available Tags health climate adaptation heatwave city Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … ski areas to higher altitudes is associated with high costs. In addition, ecosystems at higher altitudes are particularly sensitive. Here, there may be … climate changes. For many winter tourism destinations, a growth potential for health and adventure tourism is seen here. The offer includes winter walks and …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … of tourist use can also lead to increased pressure on sensitive coastal ecosystems. The activities of hiking, nordic walking and strolling are practised by … For example, hot days can limit the usual distances cycled per day and lead to health problems. In the case of mountain biking, heavy rainfall also poses the risk …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also to the supply systems. Power supply and health systems can be severely affected. In addition, there may be problems with …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … the increasing average temperature, climate change will presumably also entail more health problems related to stressful heat events such as more frequent, more … mean for tropical nights at a lower level. In 2005, the DWD launched a heat warning system. Since then, the criteria for heat warnings have been continuously developed …

  • Cover from 26.11.2025

    Adaptation to climate change

    Sandsäcke wurden vor einer Haustür aufgestapelt, um das Haus vor Hochwasser zu schützen

    … are manifold as climate change impacts our housing situation, employment and health. Here are some of the questions that arise in this context: How can we … to cope with future heavy rain and flooding? Will it be necessary to adapt sewage systems? Are there other ways to collect the excess water and divert it out of the …