2. Betreuungsdienst-Symposium
On August 29 and 30, 2025, the 2nd Betreuungsdienst-Symposium “Betreuungsdienst in stürmischen Zeiten – Krise oder Chance?” (‘Care services in turbulent times – crisis or opportunity?’) will take place in Bad Wildungen. Experts and leaders from civil...
Air Quality 2024: Limits Met, Further Reductions Required
Air quality measures in Germany have shown early success: In 2024, the entire set of limits in the European Air Quality Directive was met for the first time. Fine particulate matter levels have remained below the standards for the seventh consecutive year, and the...
Statewide Warning Day in NRW
On March 13, 2025, the first warning day of the year will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia. At 11 a.m., sirens will sound across the state, announcements will be made over loudspeakers, and warning messages will be distributed via social media and digital...
IRDR Survey: Gender Equality in Disaster Risk Reduction
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is presenting a survey to assess progress in overcoming gender inequalities in disaster risk reduction. Last year, insights were already gathered from female scientists through the IRDR Young Scientists Programme. Now, the...