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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … are of commercial interest to fisheries. This is why, rather than focusing on the potential impacts of global warming, the discussion is much more intense regarding … are of commercial interest to fisheries. This is why, rather than focusing on the potential impacts of global warming, the discussion is much more intense regarding …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … projects a probable bandwidth for the global rise of sea levels – regardless of any potential scenarios of human action – by 0.3 to 1.0 metre. Nevertheless, these … projects a probable bandwidth for the global rise of sea levels – regardless of any potential scenarios of human action – by 0.3 to 1.0 metre. Nevertheless, these …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … extent the frequency of their occurrence is likely to change. However, there is a potential for seasonal shifts causing more disturbances, for instance when storms … extent the frequency of their occurrence is likely to change. However, there is a potential for seasonal shifts causing more disturbances, for instance when storms …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … cover, all citizens ought to protect themselves by making targeted provisions for potential damage. For its part, the state sector is obliged to enhance the building … cover, all citizens ought to protect themselves by making targeted provisions for potential damage. For its part, the state sector is obliged to enhance the building …

  • News from 10.10.2017 | Last changed: 20.10.2017

    Guidance for climate-friendly investment

    two engineers (a women and a man) in a windfarm

    … as new coal-fired power plants are clearly incompatible. Gas-fired power plants are potentially compatible with the 2-degree limit provided they are compatible with …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … but highly specialised dismantling facilities. In general, digitisation holds great potential for recycling. In addition to providing practical information for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-I-1: Heat-related decrease in efficiency

    The picture shows a woman wearing a blouse and a blazer, sitting in an office in front of a laptop. In her left hand she is holding an open water bottle while wiping sweat off her brow with her right hand. The woman’s eyes are closed and her facial expression suggests exhaustion.

    … and ensuring that employees, as part of their training, are made aware of potential hazards and any appropriate countermeasures they can take for their own … and ensuring that employees, as part of their training, are made aware of potential hazards and any appropriate countermeasures they can take for their own …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … measure for planning concrete adaptation measures. It allows an assessment of potential erosion damage and the spatial impact of climate change. Also of … measure for planning concrete adaptation measures. It allows an assessment of potential erosion damage and the spatial impact of climate change. Also of …

  • Press release 03/2020 from 21.01.2020 | Last changed: 30.01.2020

    German Sustainable Building Award launched

    moderner Holzbau mit Flachdach im Grünen

    … as this is the area where the greatest challenges lie in terms of climate change mitigation. In addition to these contest categories, the BMU and UBA are awarding …