KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
Even warmer, even drier? Urban nature and development of open spaces in the context of climate change
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
Establishment of an Indicator Concept for the German Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (DAS)
Soil | Land
Paving and construction
There’s no way around it: all construction has a direct impact on the soil. Depending on the extent of the changes brought about by construction, it can completely or partly destroy vital soil functions. For example, paving over open space destroys natural habitats. Land use resulting in drastic changes in both greenfield land and farmland can be curbed, however. read more
Soil | Land
Soil functions
Soil carries out myriad functions that are free of charge and extremely powerful, and that are what make soil so valuable not only to us but also to natural flora and fauna. Clean water and healthy food are only obtainable if our soils are healthy too. And while the soil supports myriad functions, it also needs stewardship. read more
News on Soil | Land
Reducing land use: UBA launches pilot project
An area the size of 113 football pitches is designated for new settlements and transport areas every day in Germany. A solution to this problem might be the introduction of a system of supraregional trade in land area certificates whereby every city and municipality has a limited amount of land area outside of existing settlements on which new building is allowed. read more
