EU report 2023: Some of the worst forest fires since 2000

2. Dec 2024 | Climate Change, General, Natural Hazards in Germany

On November 19, 2024, the EU Commission published a report stating that in 2023, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa experienced some of the worst forest fires since 2000, with over 500,000 hectares of forest affected. The EU in particular has seen repeated...

Sweden presents information brochure on crisis preparation

2. Dec 2024 | Allgemein

At the Berlin Security Conference 2024, the Swedish Minister for Civil Defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, presented an information brochure, written by the Swedish Civil Defense Agency (MSB), entitled “In Case of Crisis or War”, which will be sent to all Swedish households...

Civil resilience in the focus of the BSC

2. Dec 2024 | Allgemein

On the second day of the Berlin Security Conference (BSC) in September 2024, the war capability of the civilian population was discussed. Former Lieutenant General Peter Bohrer emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes both military and civilian...

Invitation: How to master the disaster?

2. Dec 2024 | Allgemein, Bonner Netzwerk

On 4 December, another lecture in the 2024 lecture series will be held by the Bonn Network. In line with the topics of resilience, flood disaster and the work of DKKV, DKKV employee Ronja Winkhardt-Enz will give a keynote speech and then be available for discussion....

Crops in Germany – DLR data analysis

29. Nov 2024 | Allgemein

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has analysed data sets from the last six years, particularly the diversity of agricultural land use. The analysis also enables an assessment of water requirements and susceptibility to pest infestation. The full article and the...