Dr Thiebes on international cooperation in civil protection

Dr Thiebes on international cooperation in civil protection

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...
First Volume of SURE Solutions Publication Series Released

First Volume of SURE Solutions Publication Series Released

The first volume of the SURE Solutions publication series, funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), is now available for free download. Titled “Transdisciplinary Challenges in Sustainable Development of Urban Regions,” it features 25...
Volunteer Day at the THW

Volunteer Day at the THW

On 5 December, Volunteer Day, the President of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), Sabine Lackner, paid tribute to the approximately 88,000 volunteers who form the foundation of the organisation. Without their commitment, the numerous missions this...