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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-3: Height of storm surges

    The picture shows a storm surge wave breaking over a coastal building. A metal mast is visible in the background.

    … metres above the current mean high water (MHW). Exceeding this threshold value is linked with the (fluctuating) mean sea level (cf. Indicator KM-I-2 ). Although that … metres above the current mean high water (MHW). Exceeding this threshold value is linked with the (fluctuating) mean sea level (cf. Indicator KM-I-2 ). Although that …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … By contrast, the Baltic Sea – owing to its geographical location and tenuous links with the oceans – is subject to a comparatively weak tidal influence; that is … By contrast, the Baltic Sea – owing to its geographical location and tenuous links with the oceans – is subject to a comparatively weak tidal influence; that is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … is nowadays granted typically only in those cases where such investments are linked to relevant water- (and energy-) saving purposes. In order to practise … is nowadays granted typically only in those cases where such investments are linked to relevant water- (and energy-) saving purposes. In order to practise …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … fluctuations extending over several years or even a few decades, which are closely linked to ocean circulation – in other words, the sea currents. Depending on ocean … heavy rain (see Fig. 8 , left) where the spatial distribution is strongly linked to Germany’s topography. This demonstrates clearly that spatially extremely … entails a distinctive change in temperature extremes. Extreme conditions linked to low temperatures are decreasing markedly, whereas those linked to warmth …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … with the cooperation of all Federal ministries and their scientific authorities linked to this Working Group. Furthermore, all work within the DAS framework is … with regard to climate change and what has been done already. Furthermore, links are made to the KWRA analysis, and important gaps in respect of data and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 2002: Global solar UV index: a practical guide. World Health Organization. … Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 2002: Global solar UV index: a practical guide. World Health Organization. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … gaps – conceptual challenges that remain to be dealt with. Generally speaking, the links between marine protection and the adaptation to climate change have been … gaps – conceptual challenges that remain to be dealt with. Generally speaking, the links between marine protection and the adaptation to climate change have been …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Fisheries

    The picture shows a crab trawler in the North Sea. There is a beam trawl hanging down from the ship’s side. In the background, the shoreline and a lighthouse are visible.

    … is to be supported nationwide by means of the transfer of scientific knowledge to practical applications; and a national information and data portal is to be … is to be supported nationwide by means of the transfer of scientific knowledge to practical applications; and a national information and data portal is to be …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-3: Exercise volume

    The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

    … BS-R-3: Exercise volume Exercises create routines for real-time call-outs for practical assistance on location. Source: filmbildfabrik / stock.adobe.com 2023 … the part of employers to release the THW’s or other relief organisations’ voluntary helpers from their paid employment for the purpose of participating in training … the part of employers to release the THW’s or other relief organisations’ voluntary helpers from their paid employment for the purpose of participating in training …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example from the ‘human health’ action field

    … on imminent weather patterns hazardous to health. These information sources can help institutions to take preventative measures in good time as well as enabling the … on imminent weather patterns hazardous to health. These information sources can help institutions to take preventative measures in good time as well as enabling the …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity

    The legend comprises six categories for the rainfall erosivity (unit: kilojoules per square metre multiplied by millimetres per hour) as a district average for the years 2017 to 2021.

    … anti-erosion measures taken on vulnerable soils and on steeply sloping terrain can help to  reduce soil loss even where high rainfall erosivity prevails. BO-I-3: … anti-erosion measures taken on vulnerable soils and on steeply sloping terrain can help to  reduce soil loss even where high rainfall erosivity prevails. … Soils …