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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … On the other hand, they can also have consequential effects on biodiversity, potentially leading to a situation which ultimately puts animal and plant species at … On the other hand, they can also have consequential effects on biodiversity, potentially leading to a situation which ultimately puts animal and plant species at …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-1: Distribution of thermophilic marine species

    The picture shows several sardines swimming along the bottom of the sea. Below and behind the fish it is possible to see rocks and aquatic plants.

    … further north, in the eastern North Sea (Box C) sporadically, which suggest a potential distribution occurring also in these areas, that goes hand-in-hand with … further north, in the eastern North Sea (Box C) sporadically, which suggest a potential distribution occurring also in these areas, that goes hand-in-hand with …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … the forest. On one hand, the forest floor is disturbed by such interventions thus potentially leading to increased decomposition of humus. On the other hand, … the forest. On one hand, the forest floor is disturbed by such interventions thus potentially leading to increased decomposition of humus. On the other hand, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … from 2018 to 2020 alone, 19,300 individuals succumbed to extreme heat. The focus on potential heat victims will therefore have to be further sharpened, and that means … from 2018 to 2020 alone, 19,300 individuals succumbed to extreme heat. The focus on potential heat victims will therefore have to be further sharpened, and that means …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … extend over a total distance of 433 kilometres, thus protecting more than 90 % of potentially flood-threatened coastal lowland areas of the country. The case-study … extend over a total distance of 433 kilometres, thus protecting more than 90 % of potentially flood-threatened coastal lowland areas of the country. The case-study …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … stable stratification lasts unusually long owing to warmer autumn temperatures. The potential dissolution of nutrients in the sediment caused by anaerobic conditions … stable stratification lasts unusually long owing to warmer autumn temperatures. The potential dissolution of nutrients in the sediment caused by anaerobic conditions …

  • 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 context of climate change. Press release No. 23/2025 | 06.06.2025 ‘In order to mitigate climate change , we need people who are capable of taking action and who …