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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Crops in Germany – DLR data analysis
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has analysed data sets from the last six years, particularly the diversity of agricultural land use. The analysis also enables an assessment of water requirements and susceptibility to pest infestation. The full article and the...
Prof Martin Voss on climate policy in Germany
In his interview with Phoenix on 12 November 2024, DKKV member Prof. Martin Voss is critical of current climate policy. He sees the heavy rainfall event in Valenzia as a new wake-up call to boost climate policy. He also criticises COP29, but offers hope and prospects...
Climate protection is civil protection
The German Solar Energy Society (DGS) recalls the negative effects of the sharp reduction in feed-in tariffs for solar and wind energy in 2012/13, which led to a loss of companies and jobs and jeopardised Germany's leading position in the sector. The DGS is now...
COP from A-Z…
Over 800 events centred on climate change were held at COP29. DKKV presents the most important topics! Pre-2020 Ambition and Implementation Before 2020, it was crucial that the UN coordinated global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations...
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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.