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  • 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.

    … in personal provision, politicians, the insurance industry and consumer protection organisations in several federal states are all acting in concert. By late 2018, … in personal provision, politicians, the insurance industry and consumer protection organisations in several federal states are all acting in concert. By late 2018, …

  • 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.

    … forest fire prevention and fire fighting in the eastern Federal Länder underwent reorganisation which led to the creation of advanced and well-functioning structures. … than diminish. The continuous improvement of systems as well as the training and organisation of fire fighters have thus become a persistent challenge. Besides, the …

  • 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.

    … water temperature also favours the growth and the increase of specific aquatic microorganisms. Among the beneficiaries are species of the bacteria genus Vibrio . The … becomes available above a water temperature of 10 °C minimum. The growth of the organisms is usually limited at these temperatures. It is not until the water … litre (KbE/l). The term colony-forming unit denotes individual or agglomerated microorganisms which – after reproduction – form a colony in a nutrient medium. The size …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … rescue services or disaster relief services arrive to provide assistance in a more organised way in events such as severe tempests, extraordinarily heavy falls of … rescue services or disaster relief services arrive to provide assistance in a more organised way in events such as severe tempests, extraordinarily heavy falls of …

  • 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.

    … can lead to changes, for instance, in the reproduction rate of animal vector organisms, their lifespan, their behaviour or their population density 25 . Besides, … can lead to changes, for instance, in the reproduction rate of animal vector organisms, their lifespan, their behaviour or their population density 25 . Besides, …

  • 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.

    … on greenhouse gas emissions, physical and transitory climate risks and on organisational arrangements for precautionary measures. In 2021 151 companies also … on greenhouse gas emissions, physical and transitory climate risks and on organisational arrangements for precautionary measures. In 2021 151 companies also …

  • News from 27.02.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    German-Polish exchange on sewage sludge management

    Group of people with yellow hard hats looking at technical installation

    … Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). The Gdansk Water Foundation organised the study tour on the Polish side. Participants included representatives …

  • Press release 81/08 from 25.11.2008 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    More safety at industrial installations

    … test a hazard prevention plan. In another advisory aid project UBA and responsible organs in Moldavia and Ukraine are promoting improved risk prevention in the …