… protection agents. The National Action Plan for Sustainable use of Plant Protection Products (NAP) adopted by the Federal Government and the German Länder aims to … of benchmark values as required for effective control. In practice this means that production systems will have to be adapted and that increased investments will be …

… (e. g. settlements, transport infrastructures, recreational areas, agricultural production areas). Effects of climate change on land use According to the German … their ecosystem services (e. g. protective effect of forests, provision of water, production of food). Priority climate impacts with spatial planning relevance are in … drinking water supply, agriculture as well as forms of regenerative energy production for climate protection that depend on the use of land (e.g. solar open …

… water pipes are favoured by the expected warming and endanger water quality. Production water: About 25 percent of production water in Germany is used for industrial production. Consumption is to be …

… than to long-term yield trends. Any increase in yield variability increases the production risk for agricultural businesses. Extreme years tend to result in … surprisingly high yields. Both versions make forward planning difficult and entail production risks, because any calculation will have to be inclusive of the materials …

… As a result of higher temperatures, the need for cooling increases in buildings and production facilities, but also in the transport and storage of goods and … water levels are low and water temperatures are high, the power plants' electricity production may be throttled or temporarily stopped. Low water levels can restrict … As a result of higher temperatures, the need for cooling increases in buildings and production facilities, but also in the transport and storage of goods and …

… caused by extreme weather events As a result of weather extremes, Germany’s plant production has repeatedly suffered some considerable yield losses in the course of … figures show a falling trend. … As a result of weather extremes, Germany’s plant production has repeatedly suffered some considerable yield losses in the course of …

… Companies are also affected by climate change. Rising temperatures change production conditions. Extreme weather events can disrupt supply chains and damage the infrastructure. Heat affects the well-being and productivity of the companies' staff. Different economic sectors have to deal with … Companies are also affected by climate change. Rising temperatures change production conditions. Extreme weather events can disrupt supply chains and damage …

… Soils fulfil a variety of functions. They are the basis for the production of healthy food, provide settlement and living space for humans and … this can lead to economic damage and, in the long term, to a decline in site productivity. At the places where the transported soil material is deposited, … drought stress, there are yield losses as well as a lower quality of the harvested products and thus economic damage. The same applies to forestry and silviculture. A …

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… frosts, drought, heavy rain, hail and storms have a direct impact on agricultural production. Due to this high dependence on weather and climate, it is particularly … Excessively high wind speeds also hinder the application of crop protection products. Wind erosion can lead to drifting and thus to a transfer of pesticide … Excessively high wind speeds also hinder the application of crop protection products. Wind erosion can lead to drifting and thus to a transfer of pesticide …

… This development – apart from the task to make use of terrain with unfavourable production conditions – was the outcome of grassland conversion in favour of the … a rule regardless of its composition, as this grassland is certain to further humus production. However, with a view to biodiversity it has to be borne in mind that … This development – apart from the task to make use of terrain with unfavourable production conditions – was the outcome of grassland conversion in favour of the …

… case study In order to keep, in particular, coastal lowland areas in agricultural production, artificial drainage including the use of pumping stations is an … The major part of the North German Plain is currently used for agricultural production. The low altitude of the landscape – in most cases amounting to just a … Change … In order to keep, in particular, coastal lowland areas in agricultural production, artificial drainage including the use of pumping stations is an …