Natural hazards caused damage amounting to US$ 320 billion in 2024
In 2024, natural hazards caused damage of around US$ 320 billion worldwide, of which around US$ 140 billion was insured. Tropical cyclones were particularly costly events, with hurricanes Helene and Milton being the main causes of damage in the USA. In total, these...
DKKV-lunchtalk “Natural hazard tsunami”
On January 20, the Lunchtalk was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami. Dr. Alexander Rudloff shed light on the historical event and explained how tsunamis can occur. Particular attention was paid to the early warning systems – both then and now....
VENRO position paper on the 2025 federal elections published
In the run-up to the 2025 federal elections, the umbrella organisation of development and humanitarian non-governmental organisations in Germany (VENRO) has published its position paper ‘Taking responsibility for a fairer world’. In it, more than 140 non-governmental...