The role of women in adapting to climate change

The role of women in adapting to climate change

24. Apr 2024 | Allgemein, Resilience

Women are around 14 times more likely to die in droughts, floods or other disaster events than men. Women in Africa or South Asia in particular usually have fewer resources than men and religious norms, lower income and lack of education contribute to their exposure...
On 2nd June is “Heat Action Day”

On 2nd June is “Heat Action Day”

12. Apr 2024 | Heat

The action day under the motto #BeatTheHeat is intended to raise awareness of the dangers posed by extreme heat and show simple ways to deal with future heatwaves. Interested groups are called upon to take part in the day with local actions. The “Heat Action...
DWD Newsletter about attribution studies

DWD Newsletter about attribution studies

29. Feb 2024 | Weather Attribution

By analyzing observation data and climate model simulations, it is now possible to make statements about the frequency and intensity of weather events. This works on the basis of attribution research, which investigates the extent to which man-made climate change...
End of extreme Drought in Germany

End of extreme Drought in Germany

28. Feb 2024 | drought, Heat

According to researchers at the Helmholtz Center, the extreme drought in the soil since 2018 has been particularly challenging in northern and eastern Germany and has caused serious damage down to the deeper soil layers. A drought is an extreme event that has not...