… the result of various impact factors combined. As a rule, there is no singular cause for a change in species communities and the decline or loss of individual … from scientific research which indicates that, in addition to changes in land use, climate-related changes can play a crucial role. Breeding birds require … Likewise, other groups of species such as butterflies or vascular plants can be used as indicators for long-term temperature changes related to climate change (cf. …

… area) Urban green to cool the urban climate Exposure to thermal stress can cause health problems in the population and, in extreme cases, can increase mortality … future (cf. Indicators GE-I-1 , GE-I-3 ). Heat stress is also and in particular, caused by high nocturnal temperatures which prevent or hamper a good night’s rest (cf. Indicator BAU-I-1 ). Moreover, impacts on the economy can be caused by staff suffering from fatigue, impaired concentration and stress on the …

… On the relevance of the action field More than half of Germany’s terrain is used for agriculture. This means that – given its expanse alone – Germany possesses … lack of data sources. Data collated by veterinary inspection offices, slaughter houses or even rendering plants cannot be retrieved and assessed centrally. …

… fields incorporated in DAS. The 2021 Climate Impact and Risk Analysis (KWRA) was used to determine the 31 foremost and most urgent requirements for action in Germany … the framework of statistical trend analysis. Each trend analysis was carried out using the same statistical process for all indicators. The methodology underlying …

… moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, because specific crops such as maize should not be sown until and unless the soil has … dependent on weather patterns. Nevertheless, relevant observations may provide useful pointers for adaptations in respect of management planning. The cultivation …

… to the creation of favourable growing conditions and greater stability. This is because humus or rather organic carbon – its vital component – creates a favourable soil … formation of humus reserves. The situation is different in commercial forests, because harvesting the timber means that there is carbon loss involved in the forest. On … demand for energy from timber rises, increasing incentives have emerged for making use also of inferior material including crown material. This development is driven …

… the profitability of insurance products. For example, liability insurance or household insurance products are typically more profitable whereas homeowners’ … For example, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 is being used to highlight the importance of insurance policies in reducing disaster risks … were not followed up in terms of interested parties taking effective action. By using the internet-based information tool ‘Naturgefahren-Check’ (natural hazards …