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  • KomPass: Article from 20.09.2019 | Last changed: 22.10.2019

    GoApply

    … Multidimensional Governance of Climate Change Adaptation in Policy Making and Practice last update on 20.09.2019 Projekt-Logo GoApply Source: UBA Wien Project … in administrative systems and shared strengths & weaknesses of governance practices have been calling for transnational cooperation. Main activities included: … Environment Agency (UBA) are available for download under "documents". With the help of a digital visualization tool , governance structures for Germany, Austria, …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … as green roofs, unsealing and infiltration troughs, retain rainwater for longer and help to prevent flooding at the base of the building. Functioning roof drainage with … permits on endangered areas. In addition, instruments of building and planning practice must be further developed. For example, since 2020, measures to adapt to … the ecosystem services provided by green spaces and wooded areas can also be helpful. This would increase the visibility of these services and thus also the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … of silvicultural advice. The increasing number of articles published in the practice-oriented journal ‘AFZ DerWald’ on climate change, conveys a rough idea of … will be confronted with immense challenges in the next few decades. Numerous practical development and management issues will arise in connection with the … der dritten Bundeswaldinventur. Berlin, 56 pp. https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/_Wald/bundeswaldinventur3.html . 123 - BMEL 2021: Waldstrategie 2050. …

  • 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

    … processes. New ways of communication and education about possible hazards can also help to mitigate negative consequences of climate change and create awareness of … alliance of authorities to integrate the consequences of climate change into the practice of civil protection. Another important component of civil protection is the … to protect itself. By behaving correctly in emergency situations, citizens can help to protect themselves and their fellow human beings and improve general safety. …

  • 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.

    … and in their control by means of pesticides. Suitable adaptation strategies should help curb the sale of pesticides and prevent an increase in the intensity of plant … necessary – adaptation of benchmark values as required for effective control. In practice this means that production systems will have to be adapted and that … – taken by agricultural businesses, lead to restricting their crop rotation practices, this could potentially entail an increase in pesticide problems. It is …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … for oxygen and water supply and thus for optimal microbial activity. The practices mentioned here are implemented in particular within the framework of … losses. Where land use allows, reducing drainage, re-wetting and allowing flooding help to retain water more firmly in the landscape. This prepares for and could help to survive dry periods. If land can be made available for the re-wetting of …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … their fleets accordingly for this. The creation of storage capacities can also help to bridge bottlenecks when shipping is severely restricted. As the Rhine is … systems from heat damage, improved cooling of the electronic components can help. Storm damage caused by fallen trees can be avoided by keeping larger aisles … of planting. Adapting tree species and vegetation composition along routes can also help. Further information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport Associated …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … drinking partnerships or networks of outreach neighbourhood assistance can also help prevent heat-related illnesses among elderly people who live alone and are not … be protected by technical devices. In certain cases, air-conditioned rooms are also helpful. In order to support municipalities in the prevention of heat-related …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … networks. On the other hand, spatial, regional and urban development planning can help to reconcile diverging claims and requirements arising from climatic … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation … The White Paper entitled ‘Weißbuch Stadtgrün’ is one of the documents formulating practical measures and recommendations proposed at Federal level for the integration …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.01.2025

    GE-R-3: Information on pollen

    The picture shows a young women sitting in a birch wood. Her gaze is focused on a smartphone.

    … obtaining appropriate medication. Information on the stress risk expected can be downloaded direct via the internet on the respective websites operated by the DWD … European country). The daily records entered into the internet-based pollen diary helps allergy sufferers to compare – quickly and on their own – the intensity of …

  • 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.

    … in order to achieve greater insurance density (cf. Indicator BAU-R-4 ) is likely to help spreading the risk more widely. After all, it can be assumed that not all … 58 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/105828/0e3428418c45df91f7ee5f280a5a9bff/download-naturgefahrenreport-2022-data.pdf 214 - GDV 2021: Versicherung gegen … in order to achieve greater insurance density (cf. Indicator BAU-R-4 ) is likely to help spreading the risk more widely. After all, it can be assumed that not all …

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

    Adaptation: Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … flood forecasting, for crisis management and for risk-adapted reconstruction help to prevent damage. By the end of 2015, nationally and internationally … to reduce nutrient inputs into the water body. This requires measures that help to reduce fertiliser quantities as well as soil erosion and runoff, minimise … in small and medium-sized water bodies, shading by riparian vegetation can also help to prevent the water from warming up too much. Groundwater level and …