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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Agriculture

    The picture shows a dry-looking arable field with a tractor being driven across it. Owing to drought, the vehicle is stirring up clouds of dust. In the background, it is possible to make out a ridge of hills.

    … 2021 KWRA demonstrate that the number of days with heat stress expected to affect dairy cows, pigs and poultry might be distinctly higher in future. Especially with … to make any statements on actual impacts as many byres, barns and pigsties are air-conditioned. Furthermore, improvements made to animal welfare are apt to … 2021 KWRA demonstrate that the number of days with heat stress expected to affect dairy cows, pigs and poultry might be distinctly higher in future. Especially with …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … caused by the anthropogenic greenhouse effect. However, the influence of rising air temperatures owing to climate change can also be measured at the water surface. … caused by the anthropogenic greenhouse effect. However, the influence of rising air temperatures owing to climate change can also be measured at the water surface. …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … or heating oil can get into groundwater and surface waters and thus considerably impair the quality of drinking water. Especially in the low mountain ranges and in … is heavily polluted by nitrate and pesticides. In addition, the increase in air and soil temperature also raises the temperature of groundwater, which has a … of coastal protection systems. If protective structures fail, functional impairment of infrastructure and damage to settlements can be possible consequences. …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … by trees and/or enclosing or roofing over the fish-holding units is useful in open-air facilities. Another approach is aquaculture photovoltaics, whose solar modules, … by trees and/or enclosing or roofing over the fish-holding units is useful in open-air facilities. Another approach is aquaculture photovoltaics, whose solar modules, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … of this kind occur later and later, extending into autumn. Moreover, the average air temperatures in the summer-holiday months of June to September have been … According to current findings, their influence is at present considered to be of fairly minor importance. 194 Also in respect of the tourism infrastructure, … of this kind occur later and later, extending into autumn. Moreover, the average air temperatures in the summer-holiday months of June to September have been …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … met in order to maintain employees’ good health and their efficiency while outdoor air temperatures are high. For outdoor work the industrial safety legislation … met in order to maintain employees’ good health and their efficiency while outdoor air temperatures are high. For outdoor work the industrial safety legislation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … as high. Any negative impacts from rising indoor temperatures can also affect the air quality and hygiene conditions, as high temperatures can favour the release of … their research projects – the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) as well as the BMBF and the UBA – address issues … as high. Any negative impacts from rising indoor temperatures can also affect the air quality and hygiene conditions, as high temperatures can favour the release of …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … and reduced rainfall, pond levels in aquaculture ponds decrease. Not only can high air temperatures cause the water to heat up even more quickly, but they can also … and reduced rainfall, pond levels in aquaculture ponds decrease. Not only can high air temperatures cause the water to heat up even more quickly, but they can also …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example ‘coastal and marine protection’

    … last update on 28.11.2023 Climate changes relevant to the action field   State: Air and seawater warming State: Air and seawater warming Source: peterschreiber.media / stock.adobe.com Some of the …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example from the ‘human health’ action field

    … heatwaves are to be understood as 14-day heat periods with a mean daily maximum air temperature of at least 30.0 °C. The examination of eight German cities revealed … heatwaves are to be understood as 14-day heat periods with a mean daily maximum air temperature of at least 30.0 °C. The examination of eight German cities revealed …