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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … With a view to potentially frequent and more intensive heavy rainfall, greening systems provide a buffer which absorbs rainwater like a sponge thus slowing down the … cycle. In this way, green roofs can contribute to lightening the burden on drainage systems for properties in entire districts as well as reducing water build-up and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … in authority and stakeholders in municipalities. In addition, there is substantial financial assistance available. It is currently not possible to present a general … in authority and stakeholders in municipalities. In addition, there is substantial financial assistance available. It is currently not possible to present a general …

  • Appointment from 21.03.2019

    EnviroInfo 2019 – Intern. Conference on Environmental Informatics

    … Informatics University of Kassel Wilhelmshöher Allee 47 Center for Environmental Systems Research (CESR) 34117 Kassel Germany Open in OpenStreetMap Monday, September … Environmental Modelling and Simulation, Applications of Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Information Systems, Core technologies in Environmental …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … Hurricane Jeanett) caused massive damage. In January 2007, the low-pressure system, known as Hurricane Cyril, affected public life in large parts of Europe … – caused losses amounting to 2.38 billion Euros. In January 2018, the low-pressure system known as Hurricane Friederike caused damage in Germany totalling 900 million … occurred in July 2021 as a result of the water masses deposited by the low-pressure system known as Bernd, in a two-day period, on the Rhineland-Palatinate and North …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … in Germany. This outcome was caused primarily by the impacts of the low-pressure system Bernd in July 2021. While the unavailability of electricity owing to other … weather patterns in Germany, despite this being one of the most stable power supply systems in the world. The impacts of hurricane Cyril in 2007 were particularly …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … the legal obligation to achieve reforestation of damaged forest areas can entail financial burdens faced by forestry enterprises, owing to various extra cost factors … the legal obligation to achieve reforestation of damaged forest areas can entail financial burdens faced by forestry enterprises, owing to various extra cost factors …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … Many agricultural businesses struggled to survive. The businesses affected obtained financial support totalling 340 million Euros from Federal and Länder sources 109 . … Many agricultural businesses struggled to survive. The businesses affected obtained financial support totalling 340 million Euros from Federal and Länder sources 109 . …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … 2019, make railway transport an important building block of Germany’s transport system. On one hand, the railway entities are themselves keen on safeguarding … failure of electronic circuit components or actuation and switch point surveillance systems. Heavy or persistent rain can, as demonstrated graphically by the disasters …

  • Press release 38/2021 from 17.09.2021 | Last changed: 17.09.2021

    German Environment Agency proposes expanded cross-regulatory approach for European Commission’s “Zero Pollution Action Plan”

    A bridge over water in a city park.

    … and reduction”, the German Environment Agency has now developed proposals on how a systemic approach to pollution prevention and reduction could be designed. Press … and reduction”, the German Environment Agency has now developed proposals on how a systemic approach to pollution prevention and reduction could be designed. … In May …

  • News from 25.11.2021 | Last changed: 25.11.2021

    Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published

    Four-storey office building with a façade made of wood and colourful glass elements; a photovoltaic system stands on the green roof

    … Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published A photovoltaic system on the UBA building in Dessau provides electricity from renewable energies. … what they preach” and prepares the ground for an effective climate management system in administrations and companies. As the current guide focuses on Germany, …