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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Unusually Dry Spring 2025
Germany is experiencing an unprecedented rainfall deficit in spring 2025: The extremely dry weather conditions during the approximately ten weeks leading up to Easter resulted in the lowest precipitation levels ever recorded nationwide for the period from early...
UNDRR Report: Coherence Pathways in Europe and Central Asia
The new UNDRR report “Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: Coherence Pathways in Europe and Central Asia” examines the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) across 16 countries in Europe and Central Asia....
Earth Day 2025
Today is Earth Day 2025 – YOU make the difference!On April 22, we celebrate our planet and remind ourselves that every step counts. Whether it's using less plastic, adding more greenery, or making conscious consumption choices: sustainability starts with us. Our...
European State of the Climate (ESOTC) Report 2024
The new European State of the Climate Report 2024 (ESOTC 2024) has just been released, offering a comprehensive overview of last year’s climate developments across Europe. The report is published annually by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) in collaboration...
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What is disaster risk reduction?
Storms, natural hazards and extreme events can quickly become a danger to people and the environment. But climate change, extreme urbanization, power outages and fires also offer potential hazards.
A disaster occurs when the functioning of a community or society is impaired or interrupted and, as a result, high human, material, economic and ecological losses occur that cannot be managed alone.
Precautionary measures can help to reduce the consequences and impact of the disaster. Depending on the hazard and personal circumstances, the precautionary measures to be taken may vary.
Find out more about potential hazards and individual precautionary measures on our topic pages.