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Extreme natural events such as tropical storms, heavy rainfall, or earthquakes cause severe impacts worldwide every year. However, whether a natural hazard turns into a disaster depends only in part on the physical force of the event itself. Societal framework conditions are equally decisive: the resilience of infrastructure networks, public health capacity, and underlying levels […]

On 21 and 22 September 2026, the Greater Tokyo Area and neighbouring prefectures were hit by Typhoon Dujuan. The 25th typhoon of the season swept along the east coast of Japan with wind speeds of up to 144 km/h, bringing with it extreme rainfall. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, rainfall in some areas within […]

As the AHEAD (Advanced disaster damage and loss data information system for enHancEd impAct-baseD knowledge) project approaches the end of its activities, we are pleased to invite stakeholders to the project’s final workshop, taking place in Porto, Portugal, on 2-3 December 2026. Over the past years, the AHEAD consortium has worked collaboratively to develop an […]

How can risk information be communicated in a way that reaches and is understood by everyone? The Erasmus+ project RESILIENT VOICES addressed this question, and its key findings were presented on September 15, 2026, during an interactive WebTalk. Extreme weather events such as floods, storms, and heat waves pose growing challenges for local communities and […]

How can we ensure that everyone receives, understands, and can act on risk information before, during, and after disasters? As climate-related hazards such as floods, storms, and heatwaves become more frequent across Europe, vulnerable groups—including older adults, people with disabilities, and people with migration backgrounds—often face additional barriers to preparedness, participation, and access to information. […]

How can warnings, information, and preventive measures be designed to reach everyone? This question was the focus of the expert dialogue “How Can We Make Risk Communication in the Hanseatic City of Buxtehude More Inclusive?,” which took place on August 19 at the Buxtehude Town Hall. The event was organized by the DKKV as part […]

The DKKV, in collaboration with TH Köln, has launched the new accompanying project SEKTOR-X-NET. The project supports the funding scheme ‘Cross-sectoral measures for resilient supply’ of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and will facilitate the exchange and transfer of knowledge between the funded research projects in the coming years. The aim […]

The German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) is featured in the latest issue of the international magazine IRDR Highlights, published by the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) initiative, with a technical article. Under the title “Beyond the Message: Why Risk Communication Must Build a Shared Risk Culture,” the DKKV demonstrates how effective risk communication […]

The SURE Solutions publication series has launched its Call for Contributions for the third volume. Researchers, practitioners, and project partners are invited to submit articles showcasing innovative approaches, lessons learned, and practical experiences related to sustainable urban development. The publication provides a platform for sharing knowledge and promoting dialogue between research, policy, and practice. Contributions […]