… HUE-3: Federal grants for promoting research projects on climate change impacts and adaptation Several Federal departments promote research on the theme of climate … climate change impacts and adaptation Source: BMBF (Förderkatalog – own analysis) More money for research into climate impacts and adaptation When making decisions …

… of bed-nights in wider tourism areas In highly seasonal travel areas, diverse and cross-seasonal offers can provide greater independence. Source: Micha Trillhaase … judging by the number of bed-nights – has significantly decreased. This indicates a more balanced seasonal utilisation. For the destination this can indicate a useful …

… change alters the world which we live in - with manifold effects on nature, society and economy and our everyday lives. These effects are referred to as climate (change) impacts. … in changed climate variability, i.e. stronger short-term climate fluctuations and more frequent extreme weather events such as heavy rain, droughts or hot summers. …

… in civic protection The number of emergency relief responders declined between 2000 and 2014, above all owing to a decline in the number of members of fire brigades. … then the commitment has grown again. In 2021 there were in total some 1.15 million more individuals active in fire brigades and THW – 50,000 more than just five years …

… is now presenting the second monitoring report in 2019. It informs the public and decision-makers in all areas of social life about the observed consequences of …

… sensitively to extreme weather events. Heat is a direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours allergies and … people are particularly affected by heat stress, as the adaptation process for thermoregulation of body temperature slows down with advancing age and the ability to …

… Change last update on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field Living and working, commercial activity, trades and services, culture and education, health and leisure – the buildings are used … Frankfurt am Main and Munich, hot days with daily maximum temperatures of 30 °C and more, as well as ‘tropical nights’ with temperatures not decreasing below 20 °C, …

… Cluster Civic protection Civic protection Source: Andreas Gruhl / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for … update on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field Flood, heat, drought, pandemics and war – these severe events and their impacts have recently shaken … extreme weather events seem to require the deployment of civic protection crews more and more frequently. The deployment situation seems to be characterised …

… last update on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field Banks, savings banks and insurance companies are important players in the transformation process towards a CO 2 -neutral and climate-resilient economy. These organisations play a key role in the … For example, liability insurance or household insurance products are typically more profitable whereas homeowners’ comprehensive insurance regularly incurs …

… Increased temperatures, heat waves, late 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 important for agriculture as well as fruit … potatoes are relatively sensitive to heat. Cereals, especially barley, are somewhat more tolerant, but also show yield depression with increasing heat. Crops of …

… of the action field Soils fulfil diverse tasks that are important for ecosystems and human beings. They provide biotopes and habitats where plants, animals and microorganisms live. In particular soils that … the soil properties, and consequently also the soil’s diverse uses. Furthermore, there are interactions with challenges posed by climate change, given that …