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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Civil protection in the classroom: New materials for schools
Civil protection and self-help should be more firmly anchored in school lessons. At the German School Leadership Congress, the BBK, the DFV and the vfdb presented teaching materials that prepare topics such as preparedness and behaviour in emergencies in an...
New approaches for better protection against extreme weather
New approaches to disaster prevention were discussed at an event organised by the German Weather Service (DWD). DKKV board member Dr Stephanie Hänsel reported on the DWD's projects. For example, DWD is working on new systems to better manage extreme weather events...
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...
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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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.