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German Committee for Disaster Reduction e.V. (ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Global Disaster Loss calculation for 2023
Munich Re, the world´s largest reinsurer, has released its global disaster loss calculation for 2023, coming to the conclusion of a total of US $250 billion. This amount of money roughly equals the entire GDP of Portugal or New Zealand. The main findings of the...
Final Paneldiscussion “Climate crisis meets Civil Protection”
Following on from the last event, in which the political implications, challenges and opportunities of the climate crisis and civil protection were discussed, representatives of operational civil protection will talk about their wishes and expectations of politics and...
DKKV Newsletter #1 2024 is published
We are pleased to present the next issue of the DKKV newsletter. In this issue, we have dedicated ourselves to the topic of "space hazards". Our fascination with space runs throughout human history, from millennia of history and exploration to modern science fiction....
New independent scientific advisory board of the BBK
A new independent scientific advisory board of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), consisting of twelve renowned scientists, began its work on January 26. In future, the council will provide scientific support for the work of the BBK...
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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.