Organisation behind the tool
The tool is developed and maintained by Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Germany’s national meteorological service, which operates under the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. The Klimaatlas forms part of DWD’s public climate information services.
What the tool does
- Provides interactive maps and charts showing climate indicators across Germany.
- Covers historical climate data (from the late 19th century) and projected future scenarios extending to the end of the 21st century.
- Displays variables such as temperature, precipitation, heat days, frost days, and drought-related indicators.
- Allows comparison of reference periods with future climate scenarios based on different emissions pathways.
- Enables users to explore regional and seasonal variations in climate trends.
- Data visualisations are designed for interpretation rather than raw data download.
Target audience
The primary audience includes policymakers, public authorities, and researchers working on climate and environmental planning in Germany. Secondary audiences include businesses, educators, and the general public seeking accessible climate information.
Relevance to finance professionals
Risk assessment
- Supports evaluation of physical climate risks such as heat stress, flooding potential, and changing precipitation patterns at regional level.
- Useful for understanding long-term exposure of assets and infrastructure in Germany.
ESG analysis
- Provides environmental context relevant to climate risk disclosures and scenario analysis.
- Can inform climate-related assumptions used in sustainability and transition reporting.
Market and sector insights
- Relevant for sectors sensitive to climate conditions, including agriculture, energy, transport, and insurance.
- Helps assess how changing climate patterns may affect productivity, demand, or operational risk.
Investment context
- Offers long-term climate trend information that can support strategic planning, asset allocation, and stress testing for Germany-focused investments.
