AHEAD Project Kick-Off Meeting: Pioneering Disaster Data Management in Europe
Milan, January 22-24, 2025 – The AHEAD project, aimed at improving disaster damage and loss data management in Europe, officially commenced with a kick-off meeting in Milan. The project aspires to develop a comprehensive and fully engineered information system (IS)...
Natural hazards caused damage amounting to US$ 320 billion in 2024
In 2024, natural hazards caused damage of around US$ 320 billion worldwide, of which around US$ 140 billion was insured. Tropical cyclones were particularly costly events, with hurricanes Helene and Milton being the main causes of damage in the USA. In total, these...
New SLE training courses for 2025
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...
German Environment Agency updates research agenda on urban environmental protection
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...