… actions and arson. Whether the first ignition leads to a forest fire depends essentially on the amount of dry, flammable material available on site and thus on … Länder underwent reorganisation which led to the creation of advanced and well-functioning structures. As a result, there was a distinct decline in damage from …

… these cloud bursts occur when massive clouds – formed as a result of convection – open their floodgates causing torrential rain to fall on mostly small areas. Typical … Torrential rain can cause flash floods engulfing cars and devastating streets and buildings. In extreme cases, such events can endanger life and limb of the local … chemicals and faeces. Above and below the earth’s surface, standing water or high soil humidity can cause typical floodwater damage to the fabric of buildings, such …

… on emergency relief responders involved in civic protection. After all, part of the essential remit is to provide technical assistance whenever extreme weather-related … utmost priority was given to the (provisional) restoration of impassable or destroyed highways and bridges in order to safeguard the supply of relief goods to … on emergency relief responders involved in civic protection. After all, part of the essential remit is to provide technical assistance whenever extreme weather-related …

… action field). In addition, there is the maritime industry such as ship- and boatbuilding with its suppliers and service providers as well as marine and offshore … – what is happening due to climate change Their storage, buffering and exchange functions give the Earth’s oceans a key role in its climate system. Especially in … as the displacement of the brackish-water zone within estuarine areas or even far inland, the salination of coastal groundwater resources or even the impacts of storm …

… to remain productive under conditions of ongoing climatic changes, it is essential to adapt, not only in many agricultural subsectors, but also in terms of … the face of climate change too, there are countless adaptation options available to avoid or mitigate impacts on cultural traditions, reduce risks or to exploit new … base available to agricultural businesses. With the establishment of Federal soil information systems and the enhancement of agricultural meteorological advisory …

… the Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia – caused damage to residential buildings, household effects, trade, industry and agriculture, amounting to a total … is no discernible trend in this respect either. RIf insurance companies want to avoid charging their insured clients further premium increases, they will probably …

… temporal adaptation, among others. Shading and enclosure of production sites: To avoid critical water temperatures during prolonged hot spells, shading by trees and/or enclosing or roofing over the fish-holding units is useful in open-air facilities. Another approach is aquaculture photovoltaics, whose solar … for aquaculture should be supported through research and funding. However, it is essential to pay attention to the risk of spreading potentially invasive species. …

… body. This requires measures that help to reduce fertiliser quantities as well as soil erosion and runoff, minimise nutrient inputs by establishing water protection strips, or drain agricultural soils in a more environmentally friendly way. Land-based animal husbandry also … flood protection walls are installed in case of emergency and protect roads and buildings from flooding. Source: distelAPPArath / pixabay Natural river course …

… about the impacts of climate change on pest organisms. Source: Aleksa / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate … utmost speed in order to get problems with pest infestations under control. It is essential to conduct a systematic assessment of infestation data for a broad … likewise benefits from high temperatures. It overwinters in beetle form in loose soil layers at woodland edges or in hedges, thus enabling it to start its ‘season’ …

… trees are relevant; biogenic nitrogen oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has … such as asthmatic persons are particularly vulnerable. They are advised to avoid physical exertions outdoors while ozone levels are high. Given the fact that …