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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 […]

A new report by UNDRR, WMO, ITU, and IFRC examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to the further development of multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS). The report analyzes current applications of AI across all four pillars of early warning systems and highlights areas where AI can add value—for example, through faster analysis, greater data […]

22–24 June 2026 | Milan & Ispra, Italy From 22 to 24 June 2026, partners of the AHEAD project (Advanced disaster damage and loss data information system for enHancEd impAct-baseD knowledge) gathered in Milan and Ispra for a three-day consortium meeting to assess progress, strengthen collaboration, and prepare the final phase of the project. Hosted […]

The heatwave in June 2026 ranks among the most exceptional heat events ever observed in Europe. Between 13 and 29 June, it was felt across large parts of western, central and southern Europe and was accompanied by record-breaking daytime temperatures, exceptionally warm nights and prolonged exposure to heat. This report examines the meteorological causes of […]

From July 2 to 4, 2026, the conference “Five Years After the 2021 Flood—Changing Research Perspectives” took place on the Remagen campus. Together with numerous partner institutions from academia, the professional sector, and disaster preparedness, participants reflected on the lessons learned from the 2021 flood disaster and presented perspectives for a more resilient future. The […]

A recent World Bank analysis shows that natural disasters and extreme heat cost the world about 90 million full-time job equivalents each year. Workers in agriculture, construction, and other climate-sensitive sectors are particularly affected. In addition to the direct damage caused by floods, storms, or earthquakes, extreme heat in particular is having an increasing impact […]

The DKKV’s thematic pages present key topics in the fields of natural hazards and civil protection, as well as various approaches, concepts, crises and other threats, in a scientifically sound and visually engaging manner. The new page on CBRN hazards provides a structured overview of key definitions, how CBRN protection works, what capabilities exist in […]

The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) yesterday unveiled a new strategic roadmap to strengthen local early warning systems. The aim is to tailor early warning and preparedness measures more closely to the needs of vulnerable communities and to involve local stakeholders and civil society more closely in planning and implementation. […]

As part of the Erasmus+ project RESILIENT VOICES, the German Committee for Disaster Reduction and the French organization Auxilia are working together to strengthen the inclusion of vulnerable groups in disaster preparedness. The project aims to better understand the challenges that different population groups face before, during, and after disasters, and to explore how risk […]