EU report 2023: Some of the worst forest fires since 2000
On November 19, 2024, the EU Commission published a report stating that in 2023, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa experienced some of the worst forest fires since 2000, with over 500,000 hectares of forest affected. The EU in particular has seen repeated...
Call for applicants: EUMA Winter school in bonn
Disasters are becoming increasingly complex and have an impact on all areas of society. This increasing transnational complexity has brought with it new challenges that require the development of new innovative approaches to tackle these problems. In such a...
Last chance to submit sessions for the 2025 Disaster Risk Reduction Symposium
Today is the deadline for submitting sessions for the Disaster Risk Reduction Conference on 26 and 27 March 2025! We have until today to submit ideas and suggestions for a varied programme. Submissions can be made easily via an online form.
Former DKKV Chairwoman Annegret Thieken receives Plinius Medal
Prof Dr Annegret Thieken has been awarded the prestigious Plinius Medal by the European Geosciences Union (EGU). This award recognises outstanding scientific contributions in the field of natural hazards research. The Plinius Medal is awarded annually to scientists...