Tornadoes in Germany: New analyses show higher numbers of cases than previously assumed

13. Jan 2026 | Allgemein, Natural Hazards in Germany

New scientific analyses conducted with the participation of a group of experts from the German Weather Service (DWD) show that tornadoes occur more frequently in Germany than previously assumed. According to these analyses, an average of around 50 confirmed tornadoes...

UNDRR publishes new guide to strengthening community resilience

12. Jan 2026 | Allgemein

The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has published a new practical guide to strengthening community resilience. The Guidebook for Community Resilience is aimed at communities, local organizations, businesses, and engaged citizens, offering concrete...

New MCR2030 publication: “Pathways to Resilience – Stories from MCR2030 Cities” released

12. Jan 2026 | Allgemein

At the beginning of 2026, the Global Secretariat of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative published a new report: “Pathways to Resilience: Stories from MCR2030 Cities.” The report brings together 28 case studies from cities around the world and shows...

Emissions trading generates record revenues for climate protection and transformation in 2025

9. Jan 2026 | Allgemein

European and national emissions trading generated total revenues of €21.4 billion in Germany in 2025, significantly more than in the previous year. According to the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), the proceeds will...

Major Power Outage in Berlin: THW Secures Critical Infrastructure

9. Jan 2026 | Allgemein

Since the large-scale power outage in southwest Berlin, the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has been working continuously to mitigate the impacts on the population and critical infrastructure. The main focus of the operation is emergency power supply,...