SensorKids: Children help shape mobility in their school environment

18. Dec 2024 | Allgemein

In the ‘SensorKids’ project, DLR investigated how traffic-calming measures in the school environment affect the mobility of primary school children and what their wishes are with regard to their journeys to school. The children actively participated in the research by...

Continuation of the network initiative planned until 2030

16. Dec 2024 | Allgemein

The Initiative for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks (IEEKN) is celebrating its tenth anniversary and continues to campaign for greater energy efficiency and climate protection in companies. More than 440 company networks in Germany have already...

Young professionals acquire blackout simulation game ‘Neustart’

13. Dec 2024 | Allgemein, Young Professionals

The Young Professionals recently acquired the blackout simulation game ‘Neustart’ to strengthen their skills in crisis management and disaster preparedness. The game, which simulates realistic scenarios of a large-scale power outage, has now arrived at the office and...

Call For abstarcts for EGU 2025 Session NH10.1

13. Dec 2024 | General

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the EGU 2025 is just over a month away (15.01.2025). Especially the session NH10.1 “Multi-(hazard) risk assessments: Innovative approaches for disaster risk reduction, management, and climate change adaptation” contributions...

Dr Thiebes on international cooperation in civil protection

13. Dec 2024 | Allgemein

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) promotes cross-border cooperation in civil protection in order to respond quickly to disasters. In addition to the 27 EU member states, neighbouring countries such as Albania and Turkey also participate. Due to increasing...