Federal Cabinet adopts KRITIS umbrella law – details criticised
The Federal Cabinet has approved the draft of the KRITIS Umbrella Act, which is intended to create uniform nationwide standards for the protection of critical infrastructures (KRITIS). In future, organisations from sectors such as energy, health and transport will...
Civil protection in the classroom: New materials for schools
Civil protection and self-help should be more firmly anchored in school lessons. At the German School Leadership Congress, the BBK, the DFV and the vfdb presented teaching materials that prepare topics such as preparedness and behaviour in emergencies in an...
New approaches for better protection against extreme weather
New approaches to disaster prevention were discussed at an event organised by the German Weather Service (DWD). DKKV board member Dr Stephanie Hänsel reported on the DWD’s projects. For example, DWD is working on new systems to better manage extreme weather...
UN report gives insight in hunger hotspots
The Organisations United Nations (UN) and the World Food Programm (WFP) warn that acute food insecurity will worsen across 16 hunger hotspots in 8 countries. At the highest concern level remain Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali. The new UN report...