Changes in the European electricity supply system: risks of a blackout

3. Dec 2024 | General, Publications

The European electricity supply system is undergoing a fundamental transformation due to numerous parallel and sometimes uncoordinated changes. These changes increase the risk of major disruptions and a possible supra-regional blackout, which would not only lead to a...

VFSG Student Award 2024 for event safety and security

3. Dec 2024 | General, Promotional Award

The Verein zur Förderung der Sicherheit von Großveranstaltungen (VFSG) e.V. awards the prize for the best student thesis in the field of event security. Students whose thesis (Bachelor or Master) was written on this topic and was completed in 2024 are eligible to...

EU report 2023: Some of the worst forest fires since 2000

2. Dec 2024 | Climate Change, General, Natural Hazards in Germany

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

20. Nov 2024 | General

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

20. Nov 2024 | General

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

20. Nov 2024 | General

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...