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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … ‘Klimadeich’ which has evolved in the course of the past two decades. Already since 2001, the dykes in Schleswig-Holstein (for the first time in the world) have been … in 2011 of land protection dykes based on a higher safety criterion applied than in 2001 (annual probability of 0.5 % instead of 1.0 %). This was the main reason for … ‘Klimadeich’ which has evolved in the course of the past two decades. Already since 2001, the dykes in Schleswig-Holstein (for the first time in the world) have been …

  • Press release 50/2021 from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Significant lower share of renewable electricity in Germany in 2021

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … Entwicklung der Bruttostromerzeugung erneuerbarer Energieträger seit dem Jahr 2001 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (248.40 kB) Entwicklung der … des Anteils erneuerbarer Energieträger am Bruttostromverbrauch seit dem Jahr 2001 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (222.22 kB) Entwicklung des jährlichen …

  • 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.

    … insurance density in respect of eEV has increased steadily and significantly since 2001. However, nationwide percentages of 49 % for buildings insurance and 32 % for … effects incorporated cover for damage from natural hazards. Nevertheless: Since 2001, both types of insurance policies have experienced a continuous and significant … insurance density in respect of eEV has increased steadily and significantly since 2001. However, nationwide percentages of 49 % for buildings insurance and 32 % for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … the DWD has developed a method of radar-based precipitation recording which since 2001 has enabled the acquisition of almost comprehensive precipitation data. 141 … This dataset contains nearly all heavy rain events that occurred in Germany since 2001. The prolongation of this system of data acquisition will in future also … the DWD has developed a method of radar-based precipitation recording which since 2001 has enabled the acquisition of almost comprehensive precipitation data. 141 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    FiW-I-1:Claims ratio, combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance

    The picture shows the top view of a building roofed with red tiles. To the right and left of the roof ridge you can see numerous large hailstones. Some of the roof tiles are broken.

    … companies managed to make an actuarial profit only in three years (1997, 1998 and 2001) as far as the homeowners’ comprehensive insurance segment is concerned. … companies managed to make an actuarial profit only in three years (1997, 1998 and 2001) as far as the homeowners’ comprehensive insurance segment is concerned. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … or are washed out thus covering roads in mud or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems … or are washed out thus covering roads in mud or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … organisations. The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was launched in 2001 and is subordinate to the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Since 2009 this … organisations. The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was launched in 2001 and is subordinate to the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Since 2009 this …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … a view to the expected rise in sea levels, unsafe dykes have been reinforced since 2001 with a safety margin of 0.5 metres. It is possible to offset a sea level rise … a view to the expected rise in sea levels, unsafe dykes have been reinforced since 2001 with a safety margin of 0.5 metres. It is possible to offset a sea level rise …