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  • News from 12.10.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted

    The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023

    … conform to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This takes account of the fact that the goals ( SDGs ) of the sustainability agenda can only be achieved by …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … benefits of their use. The disadvantages of electric cars are largely due to the fact that electricity is still generated from fossil fuels. In the course of the … a decrease in the pH value in soils and bodies of water and is responsible for the fact that nutrients and minerals that are important for plants (e.g. calcium, …

  • 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.

    … 25 years, the severity of slippery road conditions caused by rain as a contributory factor in road accidents has been decreasing (cf. Indicator VE-I-4 ). As far as road … workloads, especially latterly in 2018 and 2021. Such tempests are also relevant factors in terms of rail transport; they can adversely affect traffic flow or cause … issue of air transport has again not been included as a theme This is due to the fact that at the time when the DAS Strategy was first developed, various analyses …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … estimate ´has been categorised as medium. The reason for this may be partly the fact that especially the recent extremely hot and dry years 2018–2020 have … estimate ´has been categorised as medium. The reason for this may be partly the fact that especially the recent extremely hot and dry years 2018–2020 have …

  • Press release 41/2015 from 24.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future

    stormy sea

    … agriculture and forestry. At the same time, Germany's agricultural sector could in fact benefit from the longer vegetation periods brought about by climate change and …

  • 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.

    … changed radiation scenarios and/or the changed radiation intensity are important factors. The health risk caused by UV radiation increases as a function of increased … have not yet been researched sufficiently to permit the presentation of concrete facts and figures in the current report. Not least, climate change can entail high …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Fisheries

    The picture shows a crab trawler in the North Sea. There is a beam trawl hanging down from the ship’s side. In the background, the shoreline and a lighthouse are visible.

    … of fisheries has improved, especially in the North-East Atlantic. However, the fact remains that not in all cases the scientific recommendations on the allocation … of fisheries has improved, especially in the North-East Atlantic. However, the fact remains that not in all cases the scientific recommendations on the allocation …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … Agency (UBA): “The positive trend of recent years continued in 2024. The fact that we were able to comply with all limit values last year was not a foregone … and reductions in speed also contributed to the improvement on the ground.” The fact that the limit values were all met in 2024 does not mean that no further …

  • 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.

    … is severely limited owing to a lack of available data. This is partly due to the fact that the discussion on climate change impacts on tourism frequently refers to … database. Travellers and people seeking rest and recreation take a multitude of factors into account in making their travel decisions. The climatic conditions and any relevant changes are therefore only one factor among many. When using data on tourism demand for the purpose of studying the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … of heavy rain in numerous locations have increased public awareness of the fact that buildings, villages and towns/cities have to become more resilient to cope … of heavy rain in numerous locations have increased public awareness of the fact that buildings, villages and towns/cities have to become more resilient to cope …