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German Committee for Disaster Reduction e.V. (ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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5G drones deliver live images before rescuers arrive
Whether it's a forest fire, traffic accident or natural disaster – every second counts in an emergency. Under the leadership of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), Vodafone, Frequentis and the Rostock Fire Brigade have tested the use of automated drones immediately...
Typhoon Bualoi causes damage in the Philippines and Vietnam
Shortly after Super Typhoon Ragasa, Typhoon Bualoi has now caused severe damage in the Philippines and Vietnam. The tropical storm reached the eastern province of Samar in the Philippines on the evening of 25 September with gusts of up to 165 km/h [1, 3]. At least 27...
World Risk Report 2025 published
The World Risk Report 2025 has been published and shows that disasters are not only caused by natural events, but above all by social vulnerability, poverty and weak structures. The World Risk Index assesses 193 countries, with risk hotspots in Asia and America, and...
Planetary Health Check 2025: Seven out of nine planetary boundaries have been exceeded
The new Planetary Health Check 2025 from the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) shows that seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been exceeded – one more than in the previous year. For the first time, the...
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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 urbanisation, 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.