Delegation from the Emergency Management Department of Hubei Province

6. Jun 2025 | Delegations, General

On May 27, DKKV was visited by a delegation from the Department of Emergency Management of Hubei Province in China. During the visit to the office, the activities and projects of the DKKV were presented in order to bring disaster and civil protection in Germany closer...

Potsdam Africa Talks 2025 – Bridges Over Troubled Waters: Water diplomacy as the key to peace and development

5. Jun 2025 | General

Water is one of the most precious and at the same time most conflict-prone resources of our time. Its essential importance for life and the transboundary nature of many water sources – such as rivers and aquifers – make cooperative management...

MiMapper Training: Mapping Multi-hazard Landscapes – Google earth Engine

5. Jun 2025 | Allgemein

The free online training “MiMapper: Mapping Multi-hazard Landscapes Using Google Earth Engine” (29 May – 10 June 2025) organized by Aberystwyth University, offers practical guidance on using a web-based tool to visualize flood, landslide, and earthquake hazards....

Delegation of the Jinfong Community

4. Jun 2025 | Delegations, General

A delegation from the Jinfong community in the southern part of Taiwan is currently on an information tour of Germany. The aim of the visit is to exchange ideas with various stakeholders to strengthen resilience and promote sustainable development. In this context, a...

Largest evacuation in Cologne since the Second World War – bomb disposal

4. Jun 2025 | General, Recent Events

The largest evacuation since the Second World War is currently underway in Cologne after three unexploded bombs from the war were discovered in the Deutz district. Around 20,000 people have to leave their homes, and hospitals, retirement homes and numerous public...