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DLR launches survey on demand for New Space data

DLR launches survey on demand for New Space data

The German Space Agency at DLR is inviting scientific institutions in Germany to participate in a survey on the demand for commercial “New Space” satellite data. The aim is to facilitate access to innovative satellite data for research, development, and teaching...

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FlashFloodBreaker Project released animated film

FlashFloodBreaker Project released animated film

The FlashFloodBreaker project is pleased to announce the release of a new animated film produced by Just Julie. The film vividly presents the partnership and objectives of the project, illustrating how innovative measures can help protect against flash floods. The...

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Eine #Delegation des #National #Institute #for #Disaster #Management (NDMI) der #Republik #Korea hat heute das #DKKV im Rahmen des #Bonner #Netzwerks besucht. Dabei erhielten die Teilnehmenden Einblicke in die Arbeit des Netzwerks. Mehr: dkkv.org/delegation-d...
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#BBK Präsident Ralph Tiesler hat an dem Format "7 Fragen Zukunft" des #BR teilgenommen. Mehr: dkkv.org/bbk-praeside...
30.10 2025 - 14:54
„Eis gegen heiß“ – Neues Buch zeigt Strategien für ein Leben im Wandel des Klimas Mehr: dkkv.org/eis-gegen-he...
30.10 2025 - 13:54
Am Montag 03.11. findet die vierte DKKV-Lunchtalk Session statt! Mehr: dkkv.org/risiko-i-res...
30.10 2025 - 08:45
In München fand die #International #Climate #Resilience #Conference (26.10-29.10.) statt. In einem Videobeitrag des BR24 geben Expert:innen kurze Einblicke, wie Städte und Gesellschaften widerstandsfähiger gegenüber den Folgen des #Klimawandels werden können. Mehr: dkkv.org/internationa...
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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.