In view of today’s complex threats – from military and hybrid challenges to civil defence, pandemic risks and new technological risks to the consequences of the climate crisis and extreme weather events – a fundamental rethinking of security policy is urgently needed – away from purely reactive disaster and crisis management towards integrated, sustainable and society-wide resilience management that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response and knowledge-based reconstruction in equal measure.
A national, actively cooperating platform that skilfully networks the existing, nationally unique technical, scientific, administrative and association-related expertise can make a valuable contribution to action-oriented knowledge for a safer, more resilient society and effective risk communication. The German Committee for Disaster Prevention (DKKV), with which many relevant institutions are closely associated, is therefore organising a workshop to discuss issues related to the establishment of such a centre with the expert community. The result could be a practical guide that can be used as a basis for developing a concept that defines the framework of such a centre in a politically acceptable manner.
Together, we want to discuss the following key questions, among others:
- What tasks should such a resilience centre have?
- Which actors must be involved?
- How should the cooperation be structured?
- What structures are needed for this?
- What equipment is required?
The workshop will take place on 31 October 2025 at the House of the Protestant Church in Bonn. Please contact the office if you are interested in participating.
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