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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes climate change as the ‘single biggest health threat facing humanity’: … by climate change, as well as potential protective measures. Apps and targeted newsletters have gained increasing importance; these provide information on risks …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … is concerned, citizens can post mosquitoes to researchers by surface mail, who will identify the relevant species scientifically and conduct assessments … virus often just produces influenza-like symptoms. However, in the unborn foetus whose pregnant mother was infected, the virus can bring about severe impairments …

  • 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

    … protection. The flooding associated with them is not only a danger to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also to the supply systems. Power … protection. The flooding associated with them is not only a danger to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also to the supply systems. Power …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … days per calendar year. The mean of the days is calculated across three years. The WHO published new recommendations for air quality in 2021. These recommendations … the mean of the daily maximum 8-hour values has been calculated. According to the WHO, the critical threshold value is set at a concentration of 60 µg/m³. The Länder … days per calendar year. The mean of the days is calculated across three years. The WHO published new recommendations for air quality in 2021. These recommendations …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-I-1: Heat-related decrease in efficiency

    The picture shows a woman wearing a blouse and a blazer, sitting in an office in front of a laptop. In her left hand she is holding an open water bottle while wiping sweat off her brow with her right hand. The woman’s eyes are closed and her facial expression suggests exhaustion.

    … condition. In Germany there are approximately 2 to 3 million people who work predominantly or at least some of the time outdoors. They are exposed to … and other climatic changes clearly affect these people more directly than people who work indoors. These outdoor activities contribute approximately 10 to 15 % of …

  • 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.

    … the supporting pillars of civic protection is the great number of voluntary helpers who become involved in public and private relief organisations. Nevertheless, … order to make even more effective use of the existing willingness of volunteers – who are less interested to commit themselves to fixed structures than in the past – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Financial services industry

    The picture shows a man sitting at a desk holding a ballpoint pen between his fingers while operating a pocket calculator. There are several documents on the desk; it is just possible to make out the fuzzy image of some charts.

    … indicator is based on a small dataset – covering a few financial services providers who voluntarily submit reports within the framework of the CDP – and is primarily … preaching to the converted, in other words the response came mostly from people who were already sensitised to the issues. Likewise, tools such as the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-R-1: Water use index

    The picture shows a hand on the handle of a tap, with a weak water jet pouring into a wash-hand basin.

    … In particular the managers of water providers in rural areas and in upland regions who have largely decentralised as well as precipitation-dependent supply structures … and conscientious saving of water continues to be important. An individual who saves water, is saving energy at the same time, because energy is used not just …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … railway operations, and on the other hand, enterprises and passengers who use railway services for their logistics and mobility depend on punctual and … and made available accommodation trains in railway stations for any passengers who were unable to make their onward journey on the same day. The impacts of …

  • 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.

    … their skin and eyes are more sensitive to UV radiation than adults. Likewise people who work outdoors, thus being exposed more long-term, are subject to a high risk. At … Monitoring in Italy. Environments, 7, 1. doi: 10.3390/environments7010001.   48 - WHO – World Health Organization, WMO – World Meteorological Organization, UNEP – …

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

    Adaptation: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … further development of the economy. In addition, it is possible for investors, who can exert influence on companies through bonds and shareholdings, to actively … further development of the economy. In addition, it is possible for investors, who can exert influence on companies through bonds and shareholdings, to actively …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … reports to CDP presumably engage more strongly with the issues concerned than those who do not participate in CDP. Moreover, there are presumably variations from sector … reports to CDP presumably engage more strongly with the issues concerned than those who do not participate in CDP. Moreover, there are presumably variations from sector …