6. Jul 2026 | Flood 2021, Flutplattform, Hochwasser, Recent Events
From July 2 to 4, 2026, the conference “Five Years After the 2021 Flood—Changing Research Perspectives” took place on the Remagen campus. Together with numerous partner institutions from academia, the professional sector, and disaster preparedness, participants...
6. Jul 2026 | Allgemein, Heat
A recent World Bank analysis shows that natural disasters and extreme heat cost the world about 90 million full-time job equivalents each year. Workers in agriculture, construction, and other climate-sensitive sectors are particularly affected. In addition to the...
24. Jun 2026 | Early Warning
The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) yesterday unveiled a new strategic roadmap to strengthen local early warning systems. The aim is to tailor early warning and preparedness measures more closely to the needs of vulnerable...
18. Jun 2026 | Erasmus Plus
As part of the Erasmus+ project RESILIENT VOICES, the German Committee for Disaster Reduction and the French organization Auxilia are working together to strengthen the inclusion of vulnerable groups in disaster preparedness. The project aims to better understand the...
18. Jun 2026 | Allgemein, Publications
A recent UNDRR report warns of the growing risks posed by an increasingly interconnected digital infrastructure. As key sectors such as healthcare, financial systems and emergency services become ever more interdependent, digital disruptions can now unfold much more...
