… protection systems): A flash flood is a sudden localised flood with high damage potential as a result of local heavy precipitation. There is a risk of extreme heavy … coast, tidal flats and salt marshes in the Wadden Sea are particularly at risk of potential decline due to sea-level rise. The Wadden Sea can grow along with … occur once every 100 years could occur annually in the future. The greatest potential for damage is for residential and commercial buildings. In the …

… programmes to promote transformative action in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Associated content Links Lectures in video format or pdf …

… climate change cannot be avoided even with the greatest efforts in climate change mitigation. That is why it is important for Germany to adapt to these consequences. … today's conference, we want to show that we as a society are able to exploit this potential for change, including in adapting to global superheating, in order to take …

… and Development in Rio de Janeiro. World Water Day 2018 is making a call to tap the potential for more natural use of water ecosystems than before. Forests, meadows and … These "green" infrastructures can replace or complement technical structures and mitigate environmental impact. Associated content Vorkommen des Gewässertyp 2018 - …

… produces more than one-third.  The energy sector in particular still has great potential to phase out subsidies, for example the electricity and energy tax breaks … The state should instead use the funds to support the development of innovative mitigation technologies."  Agricultural production also plays a major role in …

… but also small towns and rural regions. Further action is therefore required to mitigate the health risk of exposure to particulates. A special focus should be … and the emissions caused by abrasion from brakes, clutch disks and tyres. Mitigation efforts must also include the agricultural sector which is responsible …

… change. Genetically diverse populations and species-rich ecosystems have a greater potential to adapt to climate change. Healthy stocks with large populations can also … the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Monitoring and research: The change in marine fishing potential in higher latitudes initially also creates new opportunities for fishing. … and funding. However, it is essential to pay attention to the risk of spreading potentially invasive species. Adjusting the timing of production: It is conceivable …

… Furthermore, greater transparency in the financial system is wanted, thus enabling potential investors to take informed decisions. Financial services providers bear … both severe climatic changes and an effective climate protection policy have the potential to inflict adverse impacts on the financial market’s stability. Against … Furthermore, greater transparency in the financial system is wanted, thus enabling potential investors to take informed decisions. Financial services providers bear …

… as preparing for the impacts of climate change is concerned, because any relevant potential events arising will not differ fundamentally from the way they are … intensity of such events in future and increasingly they could also arise from a potential overlap as and when they occur. Basically, training exercises for civic … as preparing for the impacts of climate change is concerned, because any relevant potential events arising will not differ fundamentally from the way they are …