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  • 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.

    … been an increasing trend towards heat extremes (cf. Indicator GE-I-1 ). In extreme cases, heatwaves can cause mortality. In Germany alone, for example, it is estimated … south-eastern countries and/or to regional plant populations. As far as cases of UV radiation (cf. Indicator GE-I-8 ) and air pollutants are concerned – the … the municipalities, as well as monitoring and transferring scientific findings to practical applications. Furthermore, Federal government has a strong commitment to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … down in the Federal Water Act which stipulates that this be limited to exceptional cases only. The number of municipalities where more than 5 % of buildings in … these settlements or industrial estates are flooded, the damage caused can in some cases be considerable (cf. Indicator BAU-I-5 ). Nowadays, protection from flood … or extension of buildings, are either prohibited or permitted only in exceptional cases. Furthermore, it has been mandatory since 2018 that any flood formation areas …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … the ‘energy industry’ and ‘tourism industry’ action fields respectively. In those cases, there were question marks regarding the previously illustrated close … by nationwide data to allow the creation of indicators, it was possible in some cases to develop case studies. In the 2023 Monitoring Report, 13 such case studies …

  • 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.

    … can, for example, ensure that suitable sunshading is installed and is used to best advantage, that the premises are adequately aired in the early mornings, … available. It may also be appropriate to relax any existing dress codes. In this case, priority should be given to taking technical measures such as using fans, as …

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    Saving on hot water protects the climate.

    dripping shower head

    … contain this medium: Ist Wassersparen sinnvoll? Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively? Tags climate protection water saving … Saving on hot …

  • Press release 35/2024 from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 focuses on design and construction in existing contexts

    Luftbild eines Wohngebäudes mit drei Flügeln in einem U. Zwei Vollgeschosse und ein Walmdach mit mehreren Gauben und PV-Anlagen. Im Innenhof ein großer Baum, in der Umgebung Kleingärten. Vor der Öffnung des U ein linienförmiger Wohnbau ähnlicher Kubatur.

    … be exemplary and construction in Germany must have already been completed. In the case of neighbourhoods, partial completion is sufficient. The innovations for the … is not sufficient to meet climate protection targets. By honouring examples of best practice, the German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 promotes innovative …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-1: Adaptation of management rhythms

    The picture shows a person standing in a field of maize inspecting the leaves of a young maize plant.

    … in order to adapt to changing climatic framework conditions. Such adaptation practices are basically nothing new in agriculture, as these challenges have always … crops were killed by frost during the winter months or by the end of winter. In cases where this cannot be safeguarded, additional work may be necessary in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 BAU-I-1: Heat stress in urban areas – case study In the cities examined – allowing for regional variations – hot days and … stress. In hot summer months this can entail health problems for the population in cases where – owing to their characteristics – urban spaces heat up considerably … stress. In hot summer months this can entail health problems for the population in cases where – owing to their characteristics – urban spaces heat up considerably …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 30.11.2016

    Decentralised sustainable wastewater management

    … 15.11.2006 to 30.04.2009 Documents Project information (English) (127.92 kB) Case study (English) (3.53 MB) Projektinformation (German) (126.38 kB) …