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Companies increasingly have to deal with climate risks and, if necessary, implement adaptation measures. To this end, there are clear requirements in the EU taxonomy, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and other frameworks that are mandatory for some companies to apply. read more

the KomPass web pages Climate Impacts Germany and Regional and sectoral adaptation describe how the DAS fields of action are affected by climate change an which measures are suitable for adaptation. These pages have now beenn updated. read more

A robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment is the basis for systematic management of physical climate risks. To this end, the EU taxonomy sets out detailed requirements for companies. The German Environment Agency provides recommendations for carrying out a such climate risk and vulnerability assessment which is legally compliant. read more

The impacts of climate change are already being felt in Germany today - and they will continue to intensify in the future. This has a significant impact on the health and prosperity of people in Germany. Timely and anticipatory adaptation to the consequences of climate change is therefore becoming increasingly important. read more