21. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General
A new survey by the European Union looks at EU citizens’ awareness of disaster risks, preparedness for emergency situations and trust in various actors in disaster situations. Important results of the survey are probably the type of disaster that the majority of...
18. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General
The international co-operation ‘FlashFloodBreaker’ was launched to be better prepared for flash floods. 13 organisations from six countries, including the Emschergenossenschaft and the DKKV, are involved in the project. On 30 September, a flood exercise took place on...
17. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, Fachtagung, General
The Disaster Risk Reduction Conference is an annual conference that promotes the exchange of national and international humanitarian disaster risk reduction experts. Organised by the German Red Cross and supported by various partners, the 2025 event will take place on...
15. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General
The second ‘Research for Civil Protection’ congress will take place at the World Conference Center Bonn from 5 to 7 February 2025. The congress is organised by the BBK and is aimed at scientists from all disciplines involved in civil protection. The aim is to promote...
15. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General
These highlighted the need for innovative management and adaptation measures for water extremes. In addition to floods, there were repeated longer periods of drought in previous years. This makes the development of new approaches to the management of water-related...
15. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General
A survey by the UBA shows that 77 per cent of German municipalities have been affected by extreme weather events in the last ten years. The majority expect these problems, such as forest fires and new diseases, to increase. Over 40 per cent of municipalities have...
