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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study Many questions remain unanswered about the impacts of climate change on pest organisms. Source: Aleksa / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German … in 2027. It is expected that extensive synergies will evolve – both at contents and organisational level – with the aid of findings from surveys for the indicators …

  • 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

    … lead to a rising number of operations and increase the demands on civil protection organisations. last update on 11.01.2022 Rising number of operations Heavy rainfall …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … In order to adapt to the impacts of climate change, civil protection organisations can above all revise their internal structures and processes. New ways … spontaneous helpers - i.e. citizens who are willing to help and who mostly form and organise themselves via social platforms. In addition, training measures can be used …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … emergency relief system which has been tried, tested and proven its worth: Organisations at Federal, Länder and municipality levels as well as private …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils High contents of organic carbon in forest soils further the water storage capacity and improve the … of humus. Nevertheless, weather patterns also influence the activity of micro-organisms in the soil. If temperatures rise at the same time as the water supply is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … Around 1.7 million voluntary helpers get involved in various emergency relief organisations. Around 98 % of THW members are working on a voluntary basis. Around 94 % of active members of fire brigades in Germany are organised in volunteer fire brigades. Consequently, those responsible for civic …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … Source: Andreas Meier-Dinkel Next Previous Measures in dealing with harmful organisms In view of climate change, disturbances by harmful organisms in German forests and woodlands may be expected to a greater extent than …

  • 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.

    … pesticides Climate change will lead to major fluctuations in the occurrence of pest organisms and in their control by means of pesticides. Suitable adaptation … climatic conditions and weather patterns on the infestation or infection with pest organisms of agricultural crops. It is undeniable, however, that pest organisms can respond very sensitively and spontaneously to changed weather …

  • 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.

    … enables emergency relief responders to act appropriately, both in respect of organising and coordinating relief operations and also in providing immediate … there is room for improvement in civic protection, especially in terms of inter-organisational communication and coordination. For this reason, training exercises …

  • Cover from 27.11.2025

    Competence center KomPass

    Detailed image of a compass

    … change adaptation. Networking and participation Through workshops and conferences, organised expert dialogues and cooperation exchanges on climate adaptation, KomPass … account, KomPass ensures a broad participation of stakeholders and social groups by organising, for example, online consultations or stakeholder dialogues. … „KomPass - … change adaptation. Networking and participation Through workshops and conferences, organised expert dialogues and cooperation exchanges on climate adaptation, KomPass …