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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … nights as well as heat warnings indicate weather patterns that are apt to cause health burdens. However, they do not permit drawing any inferences as to how … nights as well as heat warnings indicate weather patterns that are apt to cause health burdens. However, they do not permit drawing any inferences as to how …

  • Press release 28/2021 from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 18.06.2021

    New study shows risks of climate change in Germany

    Ein vertrocknetes Feld

    … the roofs, more space for rivers and much more. And it has to happen quickly, because many measures take time to take effect. It takes time for a city tree to grow … building materials, create open spaces and greenery, and reduce land use as soon as possible. Many of these adaptation measures not only strengthen … at the Deutscher Wetterdienst, said, "Climate change is advancing. Greenhouse gas emission is increasing unchecked. The consequences are clear: the average …

  • Press release 21/2017 from 31.05.2017 | Last changed: 03.07.2017

    Fresh perspectives! Art – Culture – Science – in dialogue with sustainable development policy

    two Pictures: Coast of Vilm and small land with houses

    … His imagery ranges from 3D printing, to installation to photography. Greiner uses art to act as a mirror and catalyst to draw attention to environmental problems … in der Architektur"“ and "The origin of senses" take the example of zoos and museums of natural history to put into words and images that synesthesia is nowhere …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … around 99 percent of the emissions concerned will remain covered by the CBAM, because these are associated with large volumes of basic materials imported by only a … declarants will be free to choose between reporting actual embedded emissions and using default values. In the latter case, the verification requirement is waived. … CBAM in detail: In the definitive period, the CBAM covers direct greenhouse gas emissions in the iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-2: Awareness of physical climate risks among financial services

    The picture shows the arms and hands of two formally dressed individuals sitting at a desk. There is a laptop on the desk, and there are documents which show various charts and sticky notes. Both individuals are holding ballpoint pens which they use to point to the same line chart.

    … finance industry and the real economy have voluntarily submitted reports on greenhouse gas emissions -and other impacts from their business activities on the … finance industry and the real economy have voluntarily submitted reports on greenhouse gas emissions -and other impacts from their business activities on the …

  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … recycle raw materials and goods more effectively and to promote long-term product use. Steffi Lemke comments: "We want to achieve a legally binding international … also show that economic restructuring to protect the natural basis of life causes ⁠ uncertainty ⁠, concerns about social cohesion and fear of social decline … (617.24 kB) Die Mehrheit ist bereit sich aktiv für die Umwelt und das Klima einzusetzen. Source: BMUV/UBA Download image (575.13 kB) Die Mehrheit ist dafür, die …

  • Press release 42/2024 from 19.09.2024 | Last changed: 23.09.2024

    Germany’s “Blauer Kompass” award: prize for outstanding projects for climate change precautions and adaptation

    Preisträger und Preisträgerinnen des Wettbewerbs Blauer Kompass 2024 auf einem Gruppenbild

    … for consequences of disasters (Rhineland-Palatinate)   Inventied GmbH, from Rockenhausen, developed a digital “innovation platform for authorities and organisations … High temperatures and strong precipitation impact cities in particular because sealed surfaces impair the thermal and hydrological balance. This is where the … “Towards a Climate Proof City with IoT”, students of Leibniz Gymnasium in Dormagen use the Internet of Things (IoT) to identify places in the urban areas that are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … Pathogen vectors – case study The risk of mosquitoes transmitting dangerous viruses is still relatively small in Germany. Source: noppharat / stock.adobe.com 2023 … Their efficiency in transmitting pathogens can also be affected. This can cause vector species previously not indigenous to Germany – introduced from warmer … considered a highly efficient vector which can transmit more than 20 different viruses. The Tiger Mosquito which emanates from a species variant successfully adapted …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … (eEV) complements the home-owner’s comprehensive insurance and the insurance for household effects covering damage for instance caused by flooding, heavy rain, snow load and avalanches. The insurance density in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … providing support for developing countries in solidarity is a must, not least because – compared to industrialised states and threshold countries – they are responsible for just a small proportion of greenhouse gas emissions that impact on the global climate. Germany provides assistance … providing support for developing countries in solidarity is a must, not least because – compared to industrialised states and threshold countries – they are …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2018

    … for a new long-term climate protection strategy of the European Union. This is because the current EU goals for protecting the climate and reducing emissions are far … for being able to achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions can also be limited at waste water treatment plants. We want to … tool for costs and environmental impact The UBA recommends that computers which are used for administrative purposes should be used for at least six years. This …