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German Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction e.V.(ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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“Safety through prevention – a focus on natural hazards” – BBK, DFV and vfdb present new teaching and training programme on the topic of self-protection
The information sheets entitled "Safety through prevention - natural hazards in focus" were produced in collaboration with all three partners. This collaboration is the result of a cooperation agreement between the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster...
global Risks Report 2024 now published
The Global Risks Report examines some of the most serious risks that society could face over the next decade, against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict. This year's report contextualises the analysis around...
Blue Compass Federal Award
The best climate mitigation and adaptation project 2024. The "Blue Compass" federal prize is the highest state award in Germany, which is presented as part of a competition for projects to adapt to the consequences of climate change. The Federal Ministry for the...
DWD: Severe Weather Warnings
Snow and icy conditions are expected in the southern half of Germany tomorrow, January 17. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official severe weather warning for ice and slippery conditions. Particularly in southern Germany, prolonged rainfall with...
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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.