Why this house defied the fires in California

20. Jan 2025 | Landschaftsbrände

The devastating fires in Los Angeles have caused immense damage, but some buildings have survived the flames unscathed. In a recent article in Zeit Online, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Goldhammer explains how special architecture and fire-resistant building materials can...

New SLE training courses for 2025

17. Jan 2025 | Allgemein

The Center for Rural Development (SLE) at Humboldt University of Berlin is once again offering various training courses for experts and managers in international cooperation this year. Between March 17 and October 17, 7 different courses will be offered online and in...

Webinar on integrated wildfire risk management strategy (IWRM) for Europe

16. Jan 2025 | Events, General

On 21 January, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, a free webinar on the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy for Europe will take place. The webinar will provide an opportunity for feedback from FirEUrisk Observatory members and other interested stakeholders. The...

Anniversary FUNKE 2025

16. Jan 2025 | Fachtagung, General

On 8 February 2025, the Versicherungskammer invites you to the FUNKE 2025 conference. It offers a varied programme with practical presentations, interactive workshops and excellent networking opportunities. The day is aimed at everyone involved in crisis management...

German Environment Agency updates research agenda on urban environmental protection

15. Jan 2025 | Allgemein

The German Environment Agency (UBA) has updated the “Urban Environmental Protection” research agenda from 2018. The aim is to respond to new issues and challenges in urban development and environmental protection. The revised agenda identifies key topics in the field...