AI significantly improves wildfire forecasting

31. Mar 2026 | Allgemein

A research team led by the University of Canterbury has developed an AI-based system that can predict wildfire risks significantly faster and more accurately than existing methods. The system uses machine learning to analyse weather data and identify patterns that...

GNDR Global Summit 2026

27. Mar 2026 | Allgemein

The GNDR Global Summit 2026 took place online from 24–27th of March 2026, bringing together civil society organisations, practitioners, and partners from across the world for four days of exchange, collaboration, and strategic dialogue. The opening day set an...

DKKV Promotional Award 2026 now open for submissions

24. Mar 2026 | Allgemein, Förderpreis, Promotional Award, Young Professionals

The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is once again announcing its annual award for 2026. The award recognizes outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in the field of disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management. The award is aimed in...

Save the Date: FLORIAN 2026

18. Mar 2026 | Allgemein

Die FLORIAN – Fachmesse für Feuerwehr, Zivil- und Katastrophenschutz findet vom 8. bis 10. Oktober 2026 erneut in Dresden statt. Als eine der wichtigsten Fachmessen für Feuerwehr, Rettungsdienst sowie den Zivil- und Katastrophenschutz bringt die FLORIAN auch in diesem...

New Topic Page Disaster Waste Management

18. Mar 2026 | Allgemein, Disaster Waste Management

The DKKV’s topic pages provide scientifically sound and visually engaging coverage of key topics in the fields of natural hazards and civil protection, as well as various approaches, concepts, crises and other risks. Following the coverage of disaster waste management...