9. Dec 2024 | Allgemein, Mitglieder
On 5 December, Volunteer Day, the President of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), Sabine Lackner, paid tribute to the approximately 88,000 volunteers who form the foundation of the organisation. Without their commitment, the numerous missions this...
6. Dec 2024 | Allgemein, Mitglieder
In collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has developed the NDMap tool to detect conflicts between manned and unmanned aircraft in German airspace at an early stage. NDMap can detect potential collisions or violations of...
28. Nov 2024 | Allgemein, Mitglieder
In his interview with Phoenix on 12 November 2024, DKKV member Prof. Martin Voss is critical of current climate policy. He sees the heavy rainfall event in Valenzia as a new wake-up call to boost climate policy. He also criticises COP29, but offers hope and prospects...
28. Nov 2024 | Allgemein, Mitglieder
Under the motto ‘Water forces! Visible signs of floods and flash floods’, the Flood Prize of the Rhine Flood Emergency Association has now been launched. Until 30 April 2025, participants can send photos and videos by email to ueifler@gstbrp.de or post them on...
9. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, General, Members, Mitglieder
The next Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place from November 6 to 8, 2024, in Budva, Montenegro. The platform will assess progress on the regional EFDRR Roadmap for Disaster Risk Reduction 2021-2030 and enhance the...
4. Oct 2024 | Allgemein, Mitglieder
Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, some people in the Czech Republic had to leave their homes and apartments in recent weeks. To assist in this emergency and make the buildings habitable as quickly as possible, the Technical Relief Organization (THW) delivered...
