New UNDRR STrategy for 2026-2030

1. Dec 2025 | General

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has presented its new Strategic Framework for the years 2026 to 2030. The aim of the document is to significantly accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework in its final five years. The new...

Severe flooding and landslides in South and Southeast Asia

1. Dec 2025 | Floods, General, heavy rain, Hochwasser

Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rainfall to South and Southeast Asia [2,4]. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand were particularly affected, with the death toll now exceeding 900 [4]. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, days of exceptionally heavy rainfall have also led...

COP30 in BEléM

26. Nov 2025 | About DKKV, Allgemein, COP, General

COP30 in Belém has come to an end. Dr. Friedrich Bohn, environmental systems analyst and representative of the DKKV, accompanied the negotiations on site and provides insights into the key outcomes. While discussions were extensive, a decisive breakthrough did not...

EU Science for Preparedness Conference 2025: Advancing Crisis Readiness through Science and Data Innovation

7. Nov 2025 | About DKKV, AHEAD, General, Projects, Projekte

Turin, 4–6 November 2025 — The EU Science for Preparedness Conference brought together leading experts from across Europe to explore how science, innovation, and collaboration can strengthen the continent’s ability to anticipate and respond to crises. Hosted by the...

Delegation from National Institute for Disaster Management of the Republic of Korea visited The DKKV

30. Oct 2025 | About DKKV, Allgemein, Delegationen, Delegations, General

A delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea visited the DKKV today as part of the Bonn Network. The participants gained insights into the work of the network. Dr. Benni Thiebes (DKKV) and David Jacome-Polit (ICLEI)...

delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea in Bonn this week

28. Oct 2025 | About DKKV, Allgemein, Bonn Network, Bonner Netzwerk, Climate Crisis meets Civil Protection, Delegationen, Delegations, General

From October 27 to 30, 2025, the city of Bonn will welcome a delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea. The visit is part of the “Making Cities Resilient 2030” (MCR2030) of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction...