Climate communication in transition: Japan seeks new terms for record-breaking heatwaves

22. Apr 2026 | Allgemein

In the face of increasing heatwaves and new temperature records, Japan is breaking new ground in climate communication. A recent study by the University of New South Wales shows how language, perception and public engagement are being specifically used to raise...

New INFORM Risk Index published: making risks comparable worldwide

21. Apr 2026 | Allgemein

The European Commission has published the latest INFORM Risk Index, which assesses the risk of crises and disasters worldwide. The index combines data on hazard, vulnerability and lack of response capacity, thereby providing a comparable basis for assessing risks at...

RESILIENT VOICES: Take part in surveys on inclusive disaster risk reduction

21. Apr 2026 | Allgemein, Erasmus Plus

As part of the EU-funded Erasmus Plus project RESILIENT VOICES, two new surveys on disaster preparedness have been launched. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how different population groups perceive risks such as storms, floods or heatwaves, and what...

EM-DAT Report 2025: The continuing significant impact of natural hazards

20. Apr 2026 | Allgemein

The latest report from the EM-DAT database on global disasters indicates that the scale of damage caused by natural hazards will remain high in 2025. A total of 358 disaster events were recorded, resulting in 16,607 deaths, affecting around 110 million people and...

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...