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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Current study shows progress and challenges in climate adaptation by German municipalities
A recent study commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) shows that the majority of German municipalities are actively working on climate adaptation measures. Of the 1,062 cities and municipalities surveyed, over 40 per cent have already implemented...
Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament discusses final report on the flood disaster – live broadcast and statements from the parliamentary groups
On Friday, 20th September 2024, MPs in the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament will discuss the final report of Investigation Committee 18/1 ‘on the flood disaster in Rhineland-Palatinate, its consequences and the legal and political responsibility of the state...
Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Montenegro
The next Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place from 6th to 8th November 2024 in Budva, Montenegro. The aim of the event is to assess progress on the regional EFDRR Roadmap 2021-2030 and accelerate the implementation of...
Nationwide warning day today from 11am
The nationwide warning day, a joint initiative of the federal government, federal states and local authorities, is taking place today. From 11:00 a.m., a test warning will be sent via the federal government's Modular Warning System (MoWaS) to various warning...
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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.