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  • Appointment from 16.08.2017 | Last changed: 16.08.2017

    Accelerating the Resource Revolution – World Resources Forum 2017

    Menschen tauschen sich auf einer Konferenz aus.

    … than 600 participants from over 100 countries together. Back to back events were organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, International Organization for Standardization, and other WRF …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-I-10: Water temperature of watercourses

    The picture shows a shallow, slow-flowing watercourse in sunny weather under a cloudless sky. Through the clear, reddish-brown shimmering water, the stony bed of the river is visible; some of the stones in the foreground project beyond the surface of the water. The banks are lined by mixed woodlands.

    … water body controls and synchronises many processes involving plant life and other organisms in the water body, which makes temperature particularly important for the … Water temperature is of direct importance to the living conditions of aquatic organisms the majority of which are poikilothermic. Besides, water temperature is … and potentially toxic algae are able to reproduce thus affecting aquatic organisms.   64 - IKSR – Internationale Kommission zum Schutz des Rheins 2014: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … last update on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes climate change as the ‘single biggest health threat … For the middle of this century, the risk of (a continued) spread of vector organisms – as well as potentially harmful microorganisms and algae – is assessed as … report. Not least, climate change can entail high costs and new technical and organisational requirements to be covered by the public health service, as for …

  • News from 18.09.2013 | Last changed: 18.09.2013

    Pharmaceutical residues can affect soil organisms

    purification plant

    Pharmaceutical residues can affect soil organisms Sewage sludge can contain … download. Early research results suggest that pharmaceutical residues affect microorganisms and macrofauna in soil and can be absorbed into plants. Associated content …

  • News from 25.11.2021 | Last changed: 25.11.2021

    Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published

    Four-storey office building with a façade made of wood and colourful glass elements; a photovoltaic system stands on the green roof

    … a greenhouse gas-neutral administration. Specifically, these stages, which describe organisational, methodological and practical steps, provide concrete recommendations … to transfer its application and develop requirements for greenhouse gas neutral organisations and products across Europe. UBA-President Messner calls for ambitious …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … .   37 - DKG et al. 2021, cf. endnote no. 34   38 - WMO – World Meteorological Organization 2022: Executive Summary – Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion. GAW … Environments, 7, 1. doi: 10.3390/environments7010001.   48 - WHO – World Health Organization, WMO – World Meteorological Organization, UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme, ICNIRP – International …

  • Press release 16/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Groundwater is named water body type 2022

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … usable water reservoir and habitat that is populated by a diverse community of organisms. Groundwater is possibly the largest freshwater ecosystem in the world, … in the global hydrological cycle. For example, it is home to numerous groundwater organisms invisible to us, which move in the water-filled gaps and fissures of the … keep them open, thus making important contributions to groundwater quality. These organisms also need to be protected from exposure to harmful chemicals and …

  • Press release 43/2022 from 30.09.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Oder fish die-off: Salt discharges caused mass proliferation of toxic alga

    photo of the river

    … parvum produces a toxic substance that is fatal to fish and other aquatic organisms. At the same time, the experts had to leave the cause of the unnaturally … parvum produces a toxic substance that is fatal to fish and other aquatic organisms. At the same time, the experts had to leave the cause of the unnaturally …

  • 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.

    … shifts can, in some cases, decouple the synchronicity of developments between organisms. This affects established interactions, for example between plants and … unable to respond adequately to the changed cycles in the development of their food organisms. In Germany, there have been no wide-ranging studies or systematic … shifts can, in some cases, decouple the synchronicity of developments between organisms. This affects established interactions, for example between plants and …

  • KomPass: Article from 12.07.2019 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Introduction to Climate Projections

    Blue sky with light clouds

    … measures for different sectors or regions. There are a number of different organizations that have already produced regional climate projections for Germany. … measures for different sectors or regions. There are a number of different organizations that have already produced regional climate projections for Germany. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    BO-R-2: Permanent grassland terrain

    The picture shows a grassland with mown grass. The mown grass is lying in rows. In the right-hand margin a tractor can be seen turning hay. In the upper margin you can see a hay bale.

    … atmosphere in the form of greenhouse gases. This applies above all to grassland on organic soils which are particularly rich in high proportions of organic matter. The conservation of grassland is therefore highly relevant also in … atmosphere in the form of greenhouse gases. This applies above all to grassland on organic soils which are particularly rich in high proportions of organic matter. The …