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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Transport, transport infrastructure

    The picture shows a flooded dip in a road. There is a roadblock in the foreground indicating that the road is closed to traffic. A sign reading ‘Hochwasser’ (floodwater) is fixed to the roadblock. There are flooded meadows visible on both sides of the road.

    … and for shopping purposes. The functioning of economic systems depends on reliable goods transport; this includes the transport of energy carriers and raw materials, … approaches to the development of monitoring indicators. What’s being done – some examples As far as the action field ‘transport, transport infrastructure’ is …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while … readers. In addition to general information on the topic, the guide offers practical ways to cope with the psychological stress caused by climate change in a … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018 Only three per cent of streams have 'good' status The "Nieplitz" - a sandy lowland river Source: Jörg Schönfelder The … the Red List of Threatened Species. The Water Type of the Year 2018 is therefore an example of a body of water which has still not achieved 'good' ecological status …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Biological diversity

    In the foreground the picture shows a banded demoiselle which has landed on the blossom of a yellow waterbuttercup. The background of this picture is blurred.

    … an overall concept for biodiversity monitoring nationwide. What’s being done – some examples In order to improve the protection of biodiversity under changing climatic … to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to put their resolutions into practice. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 for the conservation and restoration … of measures is intended to ensure that degraded ecosystems are restored to good health, resilience and diversity. The programme is financed largely from the …

  • Press release 34/2016 from 11.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Resource-efficient products should be cheaper

    quarry

    … resources should be cheaper for their consumers. It would be conceivable, for example, to levy 7 instead of 19 per cent VAT on a resource-efficient TV. It would raise the attractiveness of these goods.” Press release No. 34/2016 | 11.11.2016 Ms Krautzberger’s proposal is one …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … govern land use in a way that mitigates existing or expected climate risks – for example from extreme weather events, weather patterns and their impacts. For … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation … carry weight within the framework of balancing processes. What’s being done – some examples A vital spatial planning tool to reduce climate risks and damage potentials …

  • 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.

    … on tourism frequently refers to specific segments of the tourism industry – for example nature tourism, health tourism, cycling tourism or the bathing tourism in … with regard to evidence of any climate adaptation efforts. What’s being done – some examples The challenges climate change entails for different tourism segments, … this research readily available and useful to executive with responsibility in the practical application of tourism, the project produced a guideline for the …

  • Appointment from 13.06.2017 | Last changed: 05.10.2017

    International Cycling Conference

    International Cycling Conference

    … from 19th to 21st September 2017. The motto: "Bridging the gap between research and practice”. More information: conference website   Tags bicycle traffic sustainable … from 19th to 21st September 2017. The motto: "Bridging the gap between research and practice”. … International Cycling Conference …

  • Press release 20/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Environmental Monitor 2024: Climate protection measures are having an impact

    River landscape

    … are still problems and where we need to catch up. The pollution of our waters, for example, is an immense challenge for the coming years. There has been little … on our health.” Press release No. 20/2024 | 13.05.2024 Selected findings in detail: Good news on the ⁠ climate ⁠: With an ambitious expansion of renewable energies … deficits in the area of water  – all three indicators are in the red here. For example, the limit value for nitrate in groundwater has been exceeded at around one …

  • News from 24.10.2016 | Last changed: 06.12.2016

    Climate action: how to reduce emissions even before 2020

    wind energy plants on a field

    … that goal. An UBA report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more efficient electrical appliances and through renewable energy … efforts in 35 selected industrialised and emerging countries. It identified best practices and estimated their mitigation potential up to 2020. Four areas were …

  • 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 environmental awareness studies also only provide a limited picture: for example, it is not possible to draw direct conclusions about the actual self-help … on the actual possibilities in the respective situation. What’s being done – some examples Given the increasing risk of weather-related and weather- pattern related … than in the past – to get involved in providing emergency relief. In addition, the practice of civic protection benefits from findings made in scientific research …