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COP29 from A-Z…

COP29 from A-Z…

At COP29, more than 800 meetings will deal with a wide range of topics relating to climate change. DKKV presents some of the most important ones during COP29! Action for Climate Empowerment & Children and Youth The overarching goal is to empower all members of...

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Social media in crisis communication

Social media in crisis communication

On 12 November 2024, the workshop ‘Social media - How can crisis communication succeed in the event of extreme flooding?’ was held in Lahnstein by the Hochwassernotgemeinschaft Rhein e.V. (Rhine Flood Emergency Association). Among the participants were representatives...

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Side event at COP29 with DKKV participation

Side event at COP29 with DKKV participation

COP29 has begun!On the second day, our Board member Prof Dr Reimund Schwarze will speak at an exciting side event on the latest developments in climate science. The central role of science in supporting countries and the global community in achieving the goals of...

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The date for Interschutz 2026 has been set!

The date for Interschutz 2026 has been set!

INTERSCHUTZ in Hanover in 2026 will be held under the motto ‘Safeguarding tomorrow’ and is the world trade fair for firefighting, rescue and civil protection. All products and services in the fields of firefighting, preventive fire protection, rescue services, civil...

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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.