The DKKV is…
German Committee for Disaster Reduction e.V. (ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
Newsblog
RESILIENT VOICES: Take part in surveys on inclusive disaster risk reduction
As part of the EU-funded Erasmus Plus project RESILIENT VOICES, two new surveys on disaster preparedness have been launched. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how different population groups perceive risks such as storms, floods or heatwaves, and what...
DKKV Promotional Award 2026 now open for submissions
The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is once again announcing its annual award for 2026. The award recognises outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in the field of disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management. The award is aimed in...
Expert Dialogue in Buxtehude: Working Together for Inclusive Risk Communication and Disaster Preparedness
How can warnings, information, and preventive measures be designed to reach everyone? This question was the focus of the expert dialogue “How Can We Make Risk Communication in the Hanseatic City of Buxtehude More Inclusive?,” which took place on August 19 at the...
New project launched: SEKTOR-X-NET
The DKKV, in collaboration with TH Köln, has launched the new accompanying project SEKTOR-X-NET. The project supports the funding scheme ‘Cross-sectoral measures for resilient supply’ of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and will...
DKKV Featured with a Special Article in the Latest Issue of “IRDR Highlights”
The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is featured in the latest issue of the international magazine IRDR Highlights, published by the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) initiative, with a technical article. Under the title “Beyond the Message:...
Call for Contributions: Submit to the 3rd Volume of SURE Solutions
The SURE Solutions publication series has launched its Call for Contributions for the third volume. Researchers, practitioners, and project partners are invited to submit articles showcasing innovative approaches, lessons learned, and practical experiences related to...
Follow us
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 urbanisation, 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.