26. Jan 2026 | Allgemein, Recent Events
A powerful winter storm swept across large parts of the United States over the weekend, placing more than 140 million people under winter storm warnings. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain led to hazardous road conditions, major travel disruptions, and widespread power...
21. Jan 2026 | Allgemein, Power Outage, Recent Events
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, there was a significant interruption to the power supply in the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The districts of Nikolassee, Whensee, Zehlendorf, and Lichterfelde were affected by the outage for a period of around 4.5 days. The...
17. Nov 2025 | Allgemein, COP, Recent Events
COP30 in Belém is in full swing. On 19 November (19:00–21:00, Belém local time; Germany -4 hours), the “Science for Action Evening” will take place. Under the title “International cooperation in climate change research: building data, trust, and momentum...
3. Nov 2025 | Allgemein, Recent Events
Disasters are growing in frequency and complexity, yet too often, affected communities are placed at the end of the decision-making chain. This webinar explores how localisation and co-creation can transform humanitarian action — from something done to communities...
29. Oct 2025 | Allgemein, Recent Events
In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa reached wind speeds of almost 300 kilometers per hour. Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category, which moved towards Jamaica. It was to be the strongest hurricane ever recorded over the Caribbean state. The UN Office for...
27. Oct 2025 | Allgemein, Recent Events
A new study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Research Association for Holidays and Travel (FUR) shows that while the desire for sustainable travel among Germans is growing, actual travel behavior is lagging behind. According to the latest Demand Monitor...