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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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DKKV-Lunchtalk “Natural hazard tsunami”
The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) invites you to a digital lunchtalk on January 20, 2024 from 12:30 to 13:30. The topic is “Natural hazard tsunami”, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the tsunami in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. Dr....
New SLE training courses for 2025
The Center for Rural Development (SLE) at Humboldt University of Berlin is once again offering various training courses for experts and managers in international cooperation this year. Between March 17 and October 17, 7 different courses will be offered online and in...
Webinar on integrated wildfire risk management strategy (IWRM) for Europe
On 21 January, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, a free webinar on the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy for Europe will take place. The webinar will provide an opportunity for feedback from FirEUrisk Observatory members and other interested stakeholders. The...
Anniversary FUNKE 2025
On 8 February 2025, the Versicherungskammer invites you to the FUNKE 2025 conference. It offers a varied programme with practical presentations, interactive workshops and excellent networking opportunities. The day is aimed at everyone involved in crisis management...
German Environment Agency updates research agenda on urban environmental protection
The German Environment Agency (UBA) has updated the “Urban Environmental Protection” research agenda from 2018. The aim is to respond to new issues and challenges in urban development and environmental protection. The revised agenda identifies key topics in the field...
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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.