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Extreme heatwave on the Mediterranean not possible without climate change
In July 2024, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco experienced an extreme heatwave that claimed at least 23 lives and caused widespread forest fires. Studies show that such extreme heat events would not be possible without anthropogenic climate change....
Climate-resilient sponge cities: goals and policy instruments
By storing and later utilising rainwater that is collected locally, the sponge city concept enables climate-resilient urban development and a higher quality of life at the same time. However, the implementation of the concept is hampered by structural, legal and...
DKKV Newsletter #3 2024 is published
We are pleased to present the new issue of the DKKV newsletter! In keeping with the height of summer, the newsletter is dedicated to the topic of "heat". You can expect informative articles, exciting interviews and much more.People in outdoor swimming pools and eating...
Recommendations for the further development of the carbon management strategy
The German government's key issues paper on the Carbon Management Strategy and a legislative proposal to amend the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act have once again brought carbon capture and storage (CCS) into the political spotlight. Three scientists from the DKKV member...
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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.