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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources Up until 2017, it was possible to expand the in-situ and ex-situ conservation resources. The … area used for in-situ and ex-situ genetic conservation objects increased up until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. … and 2017. The data captured in the latest data collection with declaration date 31-12-2022 did not come to hand in time for the due date of this Monitoring Report. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … November of the previous year to 30th April) and the summer half-year (1st May to 31st October) on the basis of the highest discharge values (HQ) of individual … which precipitation was highest since systematic meteorological records began. In 2017 the low pressure front Alfred led to several days of rain resulting in flooding … which precipitation was highest since systematic meteorological records began. In 2017 the low pressure front Alfred led to several days of rain resulting in flooding …

  • 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.

    … such information. The TCFD’s recommendations on improved reporting dating back to 2017 216 have been incorporated into the revised version of the European ‘Corporate … climate risks.   216 - TCFD – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures 2017: Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. … Final Report. Basel, 66 pp. https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FINAL-2017-TCFD-Report-11052018.pdf 217 - Bundesbank & BaFin – Bundesanstalt …

  • 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.

    … RO-R-6 ).   150 - WHG – Gesetz zur Ordnung des Wasserhaushalts. In der Fassung vom: 31. Juli 2009 (BGBl. I S. 2585), zuletzt geändert durch Artikel 1 des Gesetzes vom 4. Januar 2023 (BGBl. 2023 I Nr. 5). 151 - BMUB & UBA – Umweltbundesamt (Hg.) 2017: Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland 2016. Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … rates. The higher growth rate in respect of spruce stands in the period of 2012 to 2017 can probably be attributed to the fact that there were no supraregional damage … lead to decreasing timber increments. During the observation period of 2012 to 2017 the incremental growth rates for beech, oak and pine trees declined further. By … rates. The higher growth rate in respect of spruce stands in the period of 2012 to 2017 can probably be attributed to the fact that there were no supraregional damage …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … they partly survive in an inactive state in the sediment layer of the water body 31 . As with other Vibrio species, an infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus can be … 2019. Euro Surveill, 26(41): 2002041. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.41.200204 31 - Strom M., Paranjpye R. 2000: Epidemiology and pathogenesis of Vibrio … they partly survive in an inactive state in the sediment layer of the water body 31 . As with other Vibrio species, an infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus can be …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … (TCFD) which is composed of experts from the real and financial economies. In 2017, the TCFD submitted recommendations to make the reporting mandatory in future – … 187 - TCFD – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures 2017: Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. … Final Report. Basel, 66 pp. https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FINAL-2017-TCFD-Report-11052018.pdf Associated content Documents IG-R-1 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … update on 28.11.2023 FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires Between 1991 and 2017 the areas affected by forest fires declined significantly. Weather-related … strong dry wind, such extensive fires spread with particular rapidity. Up until 2017, according to Federal forest fire statistics, both the number of forest fires … in damage from forest fires recorded during the examined time period up until 2017. However, in the dry years of 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2016 it is possible to see …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … show a significant increasing trend from 2001, the household insurance from 2002 to 2017. In 2017, the insurance density for connected residential building insurance with … provision to make sure, above all, that adequate insurance cover is in place. In 2017 the Minister-Presidents of the Länder agreed that in future only those …

  • 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.

    … number of positive finds. As early as 2014 approximately in 18 % of traps, and in 2017 approximately in 34 % of traps along the A5 and A6 motorways, evidence was … Badusche M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Vapalahti O., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2017: Experimental transmission of Zika virus by mosquitoes from central Europe. Euro Surveill. 22(2): 30437. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2017.22.2.30437 28 - Informationen des FLI – Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut zur …