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German Committee for Disaster Reduction e.V. (ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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THE BBK CELEBRATES ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY
The flood of the century on the Danube and Elbe and the attacks of September 11, 2001, destroyed the sense of security of previous years. It became apparent that Germany was inadequately prepared for crises and disasters. In order to strengthen the security of the...
Participation in climate adaptation in Bonn
Until 5th May 2024 you have the chance to contribute to the concept of climate change adaptation in Bonn. How can the city make the most of enabling its potential to tackle the challenge of climate change and an adapted city. On the interactive map you can share your...
DOD 2024 – International Workshop on Dynamics of Disasters: Hybrid Threats
The DOD 2024 event will address all aspects related to the dynamics of disasters (in particular optimisation, computer engineering, mathematical and statistical modelling, data analysis, and emergency and disaster management). In addition, the workshops will address...
The role of women in adapting to climate change
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...
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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.