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Competence center KomPass

… develop the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) and promote its implementation. In the progress report on the DAS (2015) and the Second Progress Report on the DAS (2020) …

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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.

… the foundations for further developing the adaptation strategy covered in the DAS Progress Report and underpinned by an Action Plan (APA) . In the years of 2015 1 and …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

… Technical improvements aimed at increasing energy efficiency can influence the progress illustrated by the indicator. Furthermore, the associations take every … more strongly by sea level rise. Against this background there is work in progress on developing the indicator further. These issues are highly relevant to …

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.

… diversity is an important indicator for the loss of adaptability of populations. Progressive climate change with ever-more extreme weather events and associated …

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.

… this leads to a global rise of sea levels. For this century, the 6th IPCC Progress Report published in 2021 projects a probable bandwidth for the global rise … in flooding (cf- Indicator KM-I-3 ). Another consequence of rising sea levels is progressive coastal erosion which affects sandy coastal zones, thus also affecting …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

FW-I-3 + 4: Forest condition and dieback rate

… weather patterns and infestation with pests. The connections between the temporal progress of needle or leaf loss and summer heat or drought have become evident. The … weather patterns and infestation with pests. The connections between the temporal progress of needle or leaf loss and summer heat or drought have become evident. The …

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Adaptation to climate change

Sandsäcke wurden vor einer Haustür aufgestapelt, um das Haus vor Hochwasser zu schützen

… determines the measures needed to further develop and implement the DAS. In 2015, a progress report concerning the implementation of strategy was published. In … determines the measures needed to further develop and implement the DAS. In 2015, a progress report concerning the implementation of strategy was published. In …

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.

… almost contiguously by anthropogenic use. Apart from the adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes … almost contiguously by anthropogenic use. Apart from the adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

… (ROPLAMO - spatial planning monitor) Safeguarding areas for inland flood control Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood … of 114 regions had incorporated relevant specifications in their regional plans. … Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

… of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major … of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

Cluster Woodland and forestry

The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

… the nation’s forests have to be taken very seriously as climate-related changes are progressing at unprecedented speeds, thus overwhelming the natural adaptability of … forest / woodland owners with an improved planning tool. With a view to the rapid progression of changing forest scenarios as a result of drought years and the …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

… floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This … floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This …