… impacts of climate change. Appropriate adaptation measures can curb yield losses and make an important contribution to climate change mitigation. last update on … production), adaptation activities can start with the type of soil cultivation and treatment, irrigation, the choice of plant varieties and frost protection. In addition, technical measures are relevant that improve …

… production yields. Source: nena2112/photocase.com It is likely that the magnitude and rate of climate change in many places will significantly overwhelm the natural … the forest can fulfill all functions under changed climate conditions, both now and in the future, controlled forest development is required. last update on 15.07.2022 Measures for adaptation to heat and drought stress In the course of climate change, the water balance plays a key …

… Diversity Changes in climate can have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change is changing the habitats of animals and plants, in some cases profoundly, and is thus also directly and indirectly threatening biodiversity. The loss of …

… FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils Humus is essential for storing water and nutrients and for increasing the forests’ resilience. Source: SoilPaparazzi / stock.adobe.com … High contents of organic carbon in forest soils further the water storage capacity and improve the supply of nutrients. They also improve the trees’ chances of …

… FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation As far as forest transformation and reforestation are concerned, there is enormous pressure to act. Source: Mitifoto … Financial support for forest transformation The transformation of state, corporate and private forests is promoted by funding from EU, Federal and Länder sources, as well as from individual budgetary sources. In the aftermath …

… HUE-3: Federal grants for promoting research projects on climate change impacts and adaptation Several Federal departments promote research on the theme of climate change impacts and adaptation by means of grants for time-limited projects. There has been a … HUE-3: Federal grants for promoting research projects on climate change impacts and adaptation Source: BMBF (Förderkatalog – own analysis) More money for research …

… for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FiW-I-1: Claims ratio and combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance In general, homeowners’ … price responses to increasing amounts of damage, the years of 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 returned to actuarial profits: The combined ratio in homeowners’ … insurance undercut the 100 % level. The 2021 flood catastrophe in the Ahr and Erft valleys entailed a new damage record and disrupted this development. …

… Diversity Changes in climate can have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change and thus changes in temperature and precipitation patterns as well as the frequency of extreme events influence the …

… the construction sector has to adapt, too. Source: 106313/photocase.com Heavy rain and river floods can cause considerable damage to buildings. Green spaces have an … the urban climate, but at the same time are themselves affected by increasing heat and drought. Urban heat islands will become larger in the future due to increasing urbanisation, which will …

… Increased temperatures, heat waves, late frosts, drought, heavy rain, hail and storms have a direct impact on agricultural production. Due to this high dependence on weather and climate, it is particularly important for agriculture as well as fruit cultivation, viticulture and horticulture to be aware of the impacts of climate change and to prepare for …

… sensitively to extreme weather events. Heat is a direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours allergies and pathogens or their vectors. Sunny years increase the risk of UV-related health …

… Climate change poses major challenges for forests: Extreme events such as heat and drought periods and storms are severely affecting the forest. Pest infestations and forest fires can cause damage over large areas. In many places, the natural …