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  • 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.

    … 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 … on heat-related mortality and morbidity. Furthermore, there is a lack regarding the systematic and nationwide collection of data on the occurrence and spreading of … 10 - Rickerts V. 2019: Climate change and systemic fungal infections. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … resources Source: BLE (gene conservation objects: GENRES (information system on genetic ressources)/ FGRDEU-Online (national inventory of forest genetic … Hence, the monitoring and maintenance of genetic diversity and the genetic system continue to be the focus of measures aimed at conserving genetic resources. … yew, field maple, green alder, grey alder and bird cherry, data were collected in a systematic and homogeneous manner. The factors examined were topographic aspect, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … from funding research, the public purse also supports adaptation efforts in tourism financially by means of various funding programmes. Given the wide range of … from funding research, the public purse also supports adaptation efforts in tourism financially by means of various funding programmes. Given the wide range of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … is but a first step on the journey towards the adaptation of the protected area system to the challenges associated with climate change. Habitats particularly at … is but a first step on the journey towards the adaptation of the protected area system to the challenges associated with climate change. Habitats particularly at …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-2: Restoration of natural flood plains

    The picture shows a flooded deciduous forest. In the foreground there is a tree trunk lying on the ground.

    … as alluvial meadows, provide important links in biotope networks and within the system of protected areas designated under Natura 2000. By means of renaturation, … as alluvial meadows, provide important links in biotope networks and within the system of protected areas designated under Natura 2000. By means of renaturation, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    FiW-I-1:Claims ratio, combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance

    The picture shows the top view of a building roofed with red tiles. To the right and left of the roof ridge you can see numerous large hailstones. Some of the roof tiles are broken.

    … natural hazards – especially the flood catastrophe resulting from the low-pressure system ‘Bernd’ in July in the Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia – … protection of their buildings from the impacts of natural hazards. Furthermore, the systematic embedding of the adaptation to climate change in the building regulations … natural hazards – especially the flood catastrophe resulting from the low-pressure system ‘Bernd’ in July in the Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-1: Adaptation of management rhythms

    The picture shows a person standing in a field of maize inspecting the leaves of a young maize plant.

    … farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). Associated content Documents LW-R-1 … farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). … LW-R-1: Adaptation of management …

  • 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

    … uneven distribution of precipitation across the seasons pose a risk to forest ecosystems. Drought stress Drought is considered one of the main abiotic stress factors … trees and conifers, very young trees are susceptible to drought. Their root system is not yet sufficiently developed to tap water from deeper soil layers. The … copper beech (16 percent) and oak (11 percent). Due to its mostly shallow root system, spruce is very sensitive to drought and can be damaged much more easily by …

  • 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.

    … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … healthy, vigorous trees. FW-I-6: Endangered spruce stands Source: TI für Waldökosysteme (modelling with PHENIPS/ national forest inventory 2012) FW-I-7: Volume of … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications …