… matter, while on the other hand, it can also have humus-increasing effects, for example when plants form more biomass owing to the higher temperature, thus … organic materials. However, a useful control mechanism is the choice of land use practices. In forests and woodlands, the composition of tree species and the amount … in relation to Greening has been expanded. The standards in respect of good agricultural and ecological condition of surface areas (GLÖZ) that have been in …

… many environmentally harmful chemicals in outdoor jackets Weatherproof jackets are practical – but, please, without chemicals harmful to environment & health! Source: … chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, … products, the UBA recommends that the REACH Regulation should limit imports of such goods. A number of textile manufacturers have already either switched to …

… (analysis of satellite images and of LOD2 data of the BKG) Green roofs in cities – good for adaptation to climate change and for biodiversity The greening of urban … contribute to the protection of components of buildings and entire modules. For example, they can reduce damage from heavy rain and hailstones to façades and roofs, …

… potential impacts of climate change. On the other, strategic, technical and also practical solutions also need to be robust and flexible enough to cope with the wide … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited …

… are more or less part of automatic everyday routines. In that context it is, for example, sensible to avoid physical exertions such as sports in extreme heat, to … of precautions required for emergency situations. In Germany, the supply of basic goods and services such as groceries, water, electricity and telecommunications is …

… precious and special metals are the essential components of many products, for example wind farms, photovoltaic modules, e-bikes, smartphones and navigation … alone will not provide enough impetus. Government must also provide incentives, for example through funding programmes and more comprehensive recycling regulations. The … ways to recycle the greatest amount of metals and energy as possible.” Take the example of neodymium: magnetic neodymium is in the motors of e-bikes, in wind farms …

… Such adaptive responses have already been in use for decades in agricultural practice, because changing market conditions have always meant that businesses have … and the storage capacities required, based on the yields expected. Looking at the example of winter wheat – currently the most important cultivated crop in Germany – …

… the further development of nationwide indicators. What’s being done – some examples In terms of surface area, agriculture constitutes the most widespread … Requirements (GAB) and the compliance with standards for the maintenance of good agricultural and ecological condition (GLÖZ Standards). GLÖZ, on the other …

… for a nationwide monitoring of the vitality of urban vegetation. It is, for example possible, on the basis of Sentinel 2 data, to calculate the Disease Water … in line with the requirements of climate protection. What’s being done – some examples In the past, the political focus in the building sector prioritised the …

… Fair burden-sharing is a key pillar of socially just environmental policy. For example, low-income households, which have limited financial means to invest in … likelihood of being affected by environmental burdens—they are more likely, for example, to live on busy roads with high levels of noise and air pollution. … financial support where adaptation to additional burdens is not possible, for example through the introduction of a socially graduated climate allowance The UBA …

… in society are adopting adaptation measures and thereby setting an example of good practice. Adaptation to anticipated climate change will be necessary despite ambitious climate action goals The nominated projects are examples of how this can be done. This year's round of the Blauer Kompass contest …