A broad alliance is calling for Germany to become more resilient to heat and to raise public awareness of the associated risks.
By Maximilian Stascheit
We could be in for a strong hurricane season this year. Many connections to the climate crisis are not yet scientifically clear.
By Lisa Kuner
Shortly before the harvest, China's authorities are warning of high temperatures and drought, which could jeopardize wheat production. Climate change is already jeopardizing the economic performance, food supply, and health of the Chinese population. China's adaptation strategy has some gaps.
By Angela Köckritz
Shortly before the harvest, China's authorities are warning of high temperatures and drought, which could jeopardize wheat production. Climate change is already jeopardizing the economic performance, food supply, and health of the Chinese population. China's adaptation strategy has some gaps.
By Nico Beckert
"Unprecedented weather extremes" – The latest report on the state of the global climate registers many "stress signals" from the planet.
By Lisa Kuner
Even in 2024, no region of the world was spared extreme weather. Many of them were exacerbated by climate change. A new analysis by the NGO Christian Aid shows which ten events caused the greatest damage.
By Lukas Bayer
After record rainfall, many water reservoirs in Germany have recovered, but the risk remains. Climate researchers are calling for preparations for the next dry period. The German government intends to promote adaptation and examine a new financing model.
By Maximilian Arnhold
A survey in the run-up to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos warns of the dangers of extreme weather and climate change. Climate researcher Friederike Otto also warns that the world is ill-prepared for the consequences of extreme weather conditions.
By Alexandra Endres
It was a stroke of luck that the floodwaters rose so slowly this winter, says expert Daniel Bachmann. This gave the disaster management team time to respond. He also explains what needs to change so that Germany is better prepared for floods and droughts. And what Germany can learn from the Netherlands.
By Alexandra Endres
The flood disaster in northern Germany is unfolding as many climate models have predicted: extreme rainfall in wetter winters meets infrastructure that has barely been adapted so far. Measures and rules have been adopted, but little has yet been implemented.
By Bernhard Pötter
