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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … to climate-change related impacts. Concurrently, there is ongoing research on selected pilot routes in order to identify to what extent underground cabling might … to climate-change related impacts. Concurrently, there is ongoing research on selected pilot routes in order to identify to what extent underground cabling might …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … establishment of additional marine protected areas, smaller fishing fleets and more selective fishing methods are necessary to allow fish stocks to recover. Pre-set … sites, use of aeration equipment or oxygen input systems, multiple use of water, selection of suitable fish species, and temporal adaptation, among others. Shading … establishment of additional marine protected areas, smaller fishing fleets and more selective fishing methods are necessary to allow fish stocks to recover. Pre-set …

  • Appointment from 31.03.2017

    Making the Planetary Boundaries Concept Work

    … confirmed expert speakers from Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Sweden. Selected confirmed speakers are Dr. Barbara Hendricks , Federal Environment …

  • Press release 42/2018 from 07.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral

    business travellers in an airport

    … in addition to the UN criteria of environmentally friendly development (CDM). The selected projects aim to secure clean drinking water, the construction of biogas … official travel is a central element in the federal government. We purposely select small-scale climate protection projects which make a high contribution to …

  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … in building materials towards climate neutrality. I am delighted that the jury has selected the vocational school centre in Mühldorf am Inn as an award winner which, … prize in four categories and conferred four additional awards, each of which was selected by an independent jury. The awards ceremony concluded with a dialogue on … as entries for the Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 award. The winning projects were selected by a 12-member jury comprising architects, sustainable building experts, …

  • News from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    German Environmental Survey celebrates 40th anniversary

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … the German Environmental Survey (GerES), the exposure of people in Germany to selected chemicals from our environment - so-called environmental pollutants - for … were collected during GerES III in the late 1990s. GerES VI used a scientific selection process in 2023 and 2024 to select people aged 18 to 79 and invite them to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-5: Impacts on roads due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows the upper part of the tail end of a vehicle belonging to the highway maintenance service. The vehicle is orange and its rear doors are marked with the word ’Streckenwartung’ (track maintenance) and reflective red-and-white striped stickers. There are warning lights fitted to the vehicle.

    … obstructing and endangering traffic – were covered in addition (item 6.03, plus selected expenditures as per item 4.06). The latter formulation is a forerunner for … obstructing and endangering traffic – were covered in addition (item 6.03, plus selected expenditures as per item 4.06). The latter formulation is a forerunner for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-4: Coastal morphology – case study

    The picture shows a light-brown cliffscape near Ahrenshoop on the Baltic Sea coast. At the foot of the cliff, you can see the sea and the spray of a wave. In one coastal section, you can see loose material and rock fragments which have been shifted from the cliff top to the bottom of the cliff.

    … of the time series concerned. The data provide insights into the erosion of a selected cliffscape segment on the coast of the Baltic Sea. As far as the coastal … of the time series concerned. The data provide insights into the erosion of a selected cliffscape segment on the coast of the Baltic Sea. As far as the coastal …

  • 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.

    … occur. However, as a rule several river basins are affected. Owing to the limited selection of gauging stations available for the indicator, not all flood events are … occur. However, as a rule several river basins are affected. Owing to the limited selection of gauging stations available for the indicator, not all flood events are …