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  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … As adult trees, however, they differ in their sensitivity to drought. For example, spruce and european beech are considered more sensitive to drought compared … spread of "new" pests that encounter unadapted host trees in forests and woodlands. Examples include the Siberian North Asian timber bark beetle (Cyclorhipidion … spread of "new" pests that encounter unadapted host trees in forests and woodlands. Examples include the Siberian North Asian timber bark beetle (Cyclorhipidion …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … can be attributed, above all, to specific weather patterns occurring in summer. For example, the ‘ozone summer’ of 2003, during a particularly long period of sunny … can be attributed, above all, to specific weather patterns occurring in summer. For example, the ‘ozone summer’ of 2003, during a particularly long period of sunny …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … scenario can also be influenced by (global) political circumstances. For example, bottlenecks in supplies from China resulting from the country’s zero-Covid … scenario can also be influenced by (global) political circumstances. For example, bottlenecks in supplies from China resulting from the country’s zero-Covid …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-R-1: Seasonality of bed-nights in wider tourism areas

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast with dunes and hooded beach chairs (‘strandkorbs’). The strandkorbs facing the viewer have been locked up for the winter. The sea is visible on the horizon. A few individuals and small groups of people are visible at the waterline; apart from them, the beach is deserted. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … conditions for the touristic core season deteriorate. By strengthening, for example those offers which are independent of the weather, or by encouraging the … conditions for the touristic core season deteriorate. By strengthening, for example those offers which are independent of the weather, or by encouraging the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … coal, heating oil and mineral oil products. 2018 was a year which provided graphic examples of the potential consequences entailed by low water levels.   160 - BfG – … coal, heating oil and mineral oil products. 2018 was a year which provided graphic examples of the potential consequences entailed by low water levels.   160 - BfG – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated …

  • 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.

    … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … and the storage capacities required, based on the yields expected. Looking at the example of winter wheat – currently the most important cultivated crop in Germany – … and the storage capacities required, based on the yields expected. Looking at the example of winter wheat – currently the most important cultivated crop in Germany – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-6: Low water

    The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

    … stable high-pressure systems resulted in heat and drought throughout Germany. For example, the German part of the Rhine catchment, had just roughly half the usual … stable high-pressure systems resulted in heat and drought throughout Germany. For example, the German part of the Rhine catchment, had just roughly half the usual …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … the geographical density of the gauging stations considered is insufficient. For example the districts in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia that were … the geographical density of the gauging stations considered is insufficient. For example the districts in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia that were …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden

    The picture shows herring spawn. It is possible to see six transparent eggs adhering to each other, with larvae inside.

    … factors influencing herring reproduction in the western part of the Baltic Sea. For example, there has to be an adequate growth of aquatic plants for herring to deposit … factors influencing herring reproduction in the western part of the Baltic Sea. For example, there has to be an adequate growth of aquatic plants for herring to deposit …