DKKV Featured with a Special Article in the Latest Issue of “IRDR Highlights”

27. Jul 2026 | About DKKV, General, Recent Events

The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is featured in the latest issue of the international magazine IRDR Highlights, published by the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) initiative, with a technical article. Under the title “Beyond the Message:...

Only three days left until the application deadline for the DKKV Promotional Award

27. Apr 2026 | Allgemein, Förderpreis

Only three days left until the application deadline: The German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction (DKKV) is once again inviting entries for its 2026 promotional award for outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in the field of disaster prevention and disaster...

DKKV Promotional Award 2026 now open for submissions

24. Mar 2026 | Allgemein, Förderpreis, Promotional Award, Young Professionals

The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is once again announcing its annual award for 2026. The award recognises outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in the field of disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management. The award is aimed in...

New issue of the UCP Knowledge Network newsletter published

17. Mar 2026 | General

The 17th edition of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network newsletter has been published, focusing on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil protection. The articles demonstrate how AI is already being used in early warning systems, risk analysis and...

New Guide to Crisis Preparedness Now Available in English

3. Mar 2026 | General

The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) has published a comprehensively revised edition of its guide “Prepared for Emergencies and Disasters.” The brochure provides practical preparedness and response recommendations for a range of...

DRR Stammtisch Lunchtalk: Innovative Monitoring Strategies in Avalanche and Glacier Research for Disaster Preparedness

29. Jan 2026 | Allgemein, Network of Networks

On 25 February 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (CET), a new session of the DRR Stammtisch Lunchtalk Series will take place, focusing on innovative monitoring strategies and recent developments in avalanche and glacier research for disaster preparedness. This online event is...