The Bonn Network – International Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction – is an association of numerous civil protection organizations and institutions based in Bonn. In addition to United Nations agencies, it also includes federal authorities, scientific institutions, aid organizations, companies, non-governmental organizations and many others.

The DKKV is a founding member and is actively involved in its shaping. For example, DKKV has taken over the secretariat of the network since 2020 and is thus the first point of contact for questions and organizational matters related to the network.

The Hochwassernotgemeinschaft Rhein e. V. (Rhine Flood Emergency Association) is an association of municipalities, cities and citizens’ initiatives on the Upper, Middle and Lower Rhine that deals with the prevention and control of floods along the Rhine. It coordinates and promotes measures to reduce damage and protect people, the environment and infrastructure.

The DKKV regularly participates in events organised by the Rhine Flood Emergency Community and exchanges technical information.

The research project “Sicherheitsforschung.NRW” records the variety and diversity of security policy research in and from North Rhine-Westphalia. The project is unique in Germany and aims to make this information available to the public in Germany and abroad. In the process, the actors responsible for danger prevention from politics, administration and security authorities will be identified from the perspective of the humanities and technical sciences.

The DKKV is a civilian research institution with the main research areas: Climate Change Impacts, Disaster Management, Critical Infrastructure, and Pandemics. Furthermore, research projects in which the DKKV is involved, such as the MYrisk project, are listed there.

Aktion Deutschland Hilft is an alliance of 23 German aid organisations that work together to provide fast and effective aid in disaster and conflict areas. The alliance coordinates emergency aid, collects donations and advocates long-term help for self-help.

The DKKV is in regular contact with Aktion Deutschland Hilft, e.g. via the Bonn network but also through bilateral meetings.

The Forschungsforum öffentliche Sicherheit (FOES) is a platform for the exchange and networking of scientists and practitioners in the field of public security. Its aim is to promote research and practice in this field and to contribute to the improvement of security policy.

Leon Eckert, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is Chairman of the FOES Steering Committee.

The KatRiMa website is an information platform of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) on behalf of the Federal Government. It offers a comprehensive range of information on the topic of “disaster risk management in and by Germany”. At “who does what?” more detailed information on actors, strategies, instruments or best practices of disaster risk management in and through Germany can be found.

The National Focal Point for the German resilience strategy and the UN Sendai Framework was established in 2017 by the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its task is to manage the implementation processes of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in Germany. To this end, it ensures reporting to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), coordinates and supports the national implementation of the Sendai Framework and related activities in networking, public relations and administration.

DKKV is in regular contact with the National Contact Point (NCP) and is involved, for example, in joint events such as the Disaster Risk Reduction symposium.

The vfdb (Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection) is an organisation dedicated to fire protection in Germany. It brings together experts from different areas of fire protection and promotes professional exchange, research and the further development of standards and guidelines. The vfdb is committed to training fire protection experts, raising public awareness and developing measures for fire prevention and fire fighting.

The DKKV is in regular contact with the vfdb. Representatives of the office are also part of the vfdb Expert Commission Flood 2021.

The European Science and Technology Group (E-STAG) was established in 2018 to address the needs of the science and technology community for better integration into disaster risk reduction efforts. The goal of E-STAG is to address new challenges in disaster risk reduction and contribute to research and evidence-based implementation of the Sendai Framework.

DKKV is participating with a board member in the expert Group and acts as a knowledge broker.

The Swiss National Platform for Natural Hazards PLANAT was founded to prevent natural hazards. The goal of the extra-parliamentary commission is a paradigm shift from pure hazard prevention to a risk culture.

The DKKV is in contact with the Swiss platform.

The Disaster and Emergency Research Network was founded with the goal of enabling researchers to share their studies and projects from around the world and to collaborate with like-minded researchers on disaster risk management and equity issues. This has developed into an email distribution list that all members can use to send each other papers, work together on projects, and have discussions about their topics.

The DKKV office is a member here and uses the network to disseminate information and events and shares relevant information with DKKV members.

The Global Network for Regional Resilience Foresight is an initiative launched by IQIB together with think tanks and institutes from seven countries. The aim of this network is to strengthen the resilience of regions through the use of strategic foresight and futurology methods.
The network was presented at the European Think Tank Conference 2023 in Berlin, where the importance of regional resilience and the role of strategic foresight were discussed.

DKKV is in regular dialogue with IQIB and has been a member of the Global Network for Regional Resilience Foresight since 2024.

The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) is an international network of civil society organizations working to reduce disaster risk and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities. It aims to improve the recognition and integration of local perspectives, capacities, and experiences into disaster risk reduction policy and practice through advocacy and knowledge sharing. GNDR supports its members in building disaster resilient communities through capacity building, awareness raising, and networking.

Since 2020, DKKV has been the National Contact Point for Germany and regularly participates in advisory board meetings with other European Contact Points.

Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is an international research program that looks at the challenges of managing disasters and mitigating their impacts.
It also aims to improve policy-making mechanisms related to the management and prevention of impacts from natural events.
IRDR is funded by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the International Science Council (ISC), among others.
To support the research, there is a network of national committees in UN member states.

DKKV is the national contact point for Germany and thus serves as a national committee within the IRDR network.

Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) is a unique, multi-stakeholder initiative to improve local resilience through advocacy, sharing knowledge and experiences, connecting cities, bringing technical expertise, connecting multiple levels of government and building partnerships. MCR2030 aims to ensure that cities become inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030.

DKKV is part of MCR2030 as a supporting organisation and offers various services.

PreventionWeb is an online knowledge-sharing platform focused on disaster risk reduction and resilience. It provides a range of information, resources and tools to support the efforts of individuals, organisations and communities in disaster prevention and preparedness.

The Service Agency Communities in One World (SKEW) of Engagement Global is a contact point for the promotion of development cooperation between municipalities and civil society in Germany and other countries. It offers advice, support and networking opportunities for actors in the field of municipal development cooperation.

The DKKV is in personal contact with SKEW and, together with other initiatives, helped organise the Bonn Symposium 2022, for example.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR ) is a United Nations agency concerned with disaster risk reduction. It promotes disaster prevention, preparedness and response measures worldwide and supports countries in developing national risk reduction strategies.

The DKKV is in contact with UNDRR. The Board regularly exchanges views on various topics with Animesh Kumar, Head of Office in Bonn.