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    Methodological approach and key concepts of the KWRA 2021 without adaptation

    A schematic representation of the methodology of the KWRA 2021, as explained in the text.

    … RCP8.5 climate scenario were combined with socio-economic projections (up to the year 2045, e.g. population growth, urbanisation) in order to assess future climate … RCP8.5 climate scenario were combined with socio-economic projections (up to the year 2045, e.g. population growth, urbanisation) in order to assess future climate …

  • Press release 29/2021 from 17.06.2021 | Last changed: 23.07.2021

    European emissions trading: emissions from Germany’s installations down by 33% since start of 3rd trading period in 2013

    Industrieanlagen

    … a 12% decrease compared to 2019 and a 33% decrease compared to 2013, the first year of the third trading period. The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at … “In 2020, we once again took a big step forward in climate action. As in previous years, the relative decline in emissions in the emissions trading sector is clearly … industries mainly result from declining production volumes compared to the previous years. Emissions from cement clinker production remained more or less unchanged, as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … significantly in the run-up to 2021. The causes of this development vary from year to year. Major winter storms which occurred in 1990, 1999, 2007, 2010 and 2015 resulted in considerable volumes of damaged timber. However, in the years of 2019 to 2021 insect-related damage predominated. FW-I-5: Damaged timber – … the required adaptation of forests to climate change. As a rule it takes several years until the consequences of calamities have all been dealt with enabling …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … conservation / abstraction of drinking water Given the rising frequency of drought years, the safeguarding of water resources by spatial planning as practised already … is visibly gaining in importance. New designations made it possible in recent years to make up a least for the decline in terrain experienced in the early 2010s. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … guidelines and measures in respect of coastal protection. Approximately every 10 years, this plan is updated and adapted to current circumstances. This process is … %. As can be seen from the chart, there was no dyke reinforcement completed in the years of 2006 or 2015. It would be incorrect to take this as evidence that no dyke reinforcement took place in those years. Usually, dyke reinforcements take several years to complete; this is why in …

  • Press release 03/2021 from 28.01.2021 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    Many companies underestimate the risks of climate change

    Niedrigwasser

    … an ever greater impact on our economy. We have witnessed this over the past few years, and as climate change progresses, these risks will become greater. I am … Among the risks that may be critical to business development from the company's point of view, physical risks due to the actual consequences of climate change are … former president of the British central bank and a pioneer in this field, has been pointing out these facts for years," says Messner. Among others, an international …

  • Press release 17/2018 from 31.05.2018 | Last changed: 07.06.2018

    Finalised data for NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available

    traffic jam in the city

    … value in effect across Europe of 40 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air on a yearly average. Press release No. 17/2018 | 31.05.2018 The preliminary analysis of … The city with the highest level of pollution in 2017 is still Munich: 78 µg/m³ on a yearly average, followed by Stuttgart (73 µg/m³) and Cologne (62 µg/m³). Associated … value in effect across Europe of 40 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air on a yearly average. … Finalised data for NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available …

  • Press release 06/09 from 30.01.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Private sector, political arena and environmental organisations call for re-thinking paper use

    … savings potential to protect climate and natural resources In conjunction with this year’s Paperworld trade fair in Frankfurt whose motto is ”Green Office”, the Federal … offices in the digital age, the use of paper has continued to increase in recent years, and therewith the consumption of natural resources. It is not widely known … call for re-thinking paper use All press releases … In conjunction with this year’s Paperworld trade fair in Frankfurt whose motto is ”Green Office”, the Federal …

  • Appointment from 16.08.2017 | Last changed: 16.08.2017

    Accelerating the Resource Revolution – World Resources Forum 2017

    Menschen tauschen sich auf einer Konferenz aus.

    … Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 - 08:00 until Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 - 18:30 Two years after two historic global agreements – the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … Standardization, and other WRF partners. WRF takes place in Switzerland every two years since 2009 and another country is selected for the years in-between.  UBA is a long-standing member and supporter of World Resources …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … was 17 % and in 2020 19 %. The indicator shows that the positive trend of previous years has not continued. Considering the single-digit percentages for active … make. An ongoing environmental awareness study (in German only) published every two years by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature … Assessing the development The indicator shows that the positive trend of previous years has not continued: In 2024, 15 % of the representative sample said they were …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … Although the eEV insurance density has increased significantly in recent years, looking at it nationwide, it is still relatively low, i.e. with 43% for … who do not yet have eEV but intend to take it out. The values for the three years are 5.8 percent, 4 percent and 6 percent. Source: GDV; BMUB & UBA … cover. The outcomes of a representative public survey carried out every two years on behalf of the UBA, entitled Environmental Awareness in Germany …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    HBM4EU Conference in September 2018

    Das HBM4EU-Logo

    … across Europe in order to improve the basis for regulatory policy making. Once a year, meetings of several important project bodies are held. Back-to-back with the … decision-makers, as well as present first results of the HBM4EU programme and point out perspectives and challenges. High-ranking political and scientific …