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Following the publication of the Panta Rhei synthesis article in April 2025, another key milestone has now been reached: the open access volume Coevolution and Prediction of Coupled Human–Water Systems has been published. The book marks the scientific conclusion of the Panta Rhei Decade (2013–2022), a global initiative of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences […]

Turin, 4–6 November 2025 — The EU Science for Preparedness Conference brought together leading experts from across Europe to explore how science, innovation, and collaboration can strengthen the continent’s ability to anticipate and respond to crises. Hosted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the event featured keynote […]

On November 28, 2025, a field trip to the Ahr Valley took place as part of the 20th anniversary of the Forum for Urban Future in Southeast Asia. The anniversary of the network was organized by Prof. Dr. Frauke Kraas at the University of Cologne and provided an opportunity to combine international expertise with local […]

As part of the research project “Rising sea and sinking land” at the University of Cologne, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), an international survey on risk and adaptation in delta regions is being conducted. We are looking for people who have experience or contact with delta systems, risk dynamics, or decision-making and adaptation […]

How can true resilience be achieved if not everyone is included in the planning process? The upcoming webinar hosted by the International Consortium for Societal Resilience (i-NCSR+) addresses precisely this question and focuses on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR). Disasters affect people differently – and for people with disabilities, the risks are often greater when […]

From 3–5 December 2025, the Bonn Technical Forum convened global experts at the UN Campus in Bonn under the theme “Data as the Lever for Climate Action – Accelerating Tracking of Hazardous Events and Disasters.” The event, organized in partnership with UNDRR, UNDP, and WMO, focused on strengthening disaster-related data ecosystems to support risk-informed development […]

How can we move from traditional hazard forecasts toward impact-based, user-oriented predictions that truly enable early and effective action?The EGU General Assembly 2026 will address this in the session HS4.5 – “Impact-based forecasting, early warning and early action to reduce disaster risk.” The conveners invite abstracts related to: Submit your abstract here. Researchers and practitioners […]

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has presented its new Strategic Framework for the years 2026 to 2030. The aim of the document is to significantly accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework in its final five years. The new strategy focuses on four key areas of action, which were derived directly […]

Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rainfall to South and Southeast Asia [2,4]. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand were particularly affected, with the death toll now exceeding 900 [4]. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, days of exceptionally heavy rainfall have also led to devastating floods and landslides [1]. Authorities are now reporting more than 440 deaths. […]