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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops

    The picture shows the ripe ears of durum wheat plants in sunny weather.

    … fodder and energy generation, grain maize – using only the cob for animal feed or human food production – depends on comparatively high amounts of warmth for the crop … fodder and energy generation, grain maize – using only the cob for animal feed or human food production – depends on comparatively high amounts of warmth for the crop …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … awareness among the public of flood events because they have an immediate impact on human activities as they can cause personal injury and material damage. The time … awareness among the public of flood events because they have an immediate impact on human activities as they can cause personal injury and material damage. The time …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden

    The picture shows herring spawn. It is possible to see six transparent eggs adhering to each other, with larvae inside.

    … to deposit their spawn. However, the nutrient inputs into the Baltic Sea, caused by human activity, lead to a reproduction boom in algae unsuitable for oviposition, … to deposit their spawn. However, the nutrient inputs into the Baltic Sea, caused by human activity, lead to a reproduction boom in algae unsuitable for oviposition, …

  • News from 28.04.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Risks and benefits of inhibitors in agriculture

    Acker neben Wiese mit Bäumen im Hintergrund

    … several of the active substances pose a risk to both the environment and to human health. For example, some of the substances are potentially toxic to aquatic …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … This situation is furthermore influenced by the choice of one’s mode of transport: Humans prefer travelling by car or public transport. The latter reduces the number … This situation is furthermore influenced by the choice of one’s mode of transport: Humans prefer travelling by car or public transport. The latter reduces the number …

  • 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.

    … for the global rise of sea levels – regardless of any potential scenarios of human action – by 0.3 to 1.0 metre. Nevertheless, these values reflect only those … for the global rise of sea levels – regardless of any potential scenarios of human action – by 0.3 to 1.0 metre. Nevertheless, these values reflect only those …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … in emergencies, citizens can protect their own safety and that of their fellow human beings at the same time as helping to improve overall safety. In case of an … in emergencies, citizens can protect their own safety and that of their fellow human beings at the same time as helping to improve overall safety. In case of an …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … all, it matters to conserve or further enhance ecosystem services important to humans and wildlife alike. In connection with changing climatic conditions, these … all, it matters to conserve or further enhance ecosystem services important to humans and wildlife alike. In connection with changing climatic conditions, these …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … carpets ("algal blooms") on the water surface. Most cyanobacteria are harmless to humans, but can severely limit the recreational value of a lake as a bathing water. …

  • 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.

    … impacts. For instance, a different plans can be used to direct the development of human settlement and infrastructures towards low-risk areas, to safeguard flood … impacts. For instance, a different plans can be used to direct the development of human settlement and infrastructures towards low-risk areas, to safeguard flood …