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New topic page ‘Tsunami’ now online!
We are pleased to announce the publication of our new topic page ‘Tsunami’. Find out how tsunamis occur, which early warning systems help to alert endangered areas in good time and what behaviour is recommended in risk situations. The site also contains further links and information for interested parties. The DKKV would like to thank […]
GDV natural hazard report published
The new Natural Hazards Report from the German Insurance Association (GDV) emphasises the need for bold climate adaptation measures, especially when dealing with water. It describes nationwide prevention strategies for local authorities, businesses and private individuals and analyses water-sensitive infrastructure such as dyke systems and blue-green urban design, e.g. in Leipzig. Using examples from the […]
DLR charging station used in rescue exercise
DLR’s mobile charging station was successfully used during the large-scale European disaster control exercise ‘Magnitude’. The fuel cell system supplies power for two emergency vehicles and a medical tent. The charging trailer can be used flexibly to charge electric vehicles at locations without their own power connection, as a mobile power generator and in emergencies. […]
THW receives new specialised vehicles
The German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has received the first large vehicles for the new EU unit ‘rescEU CBRN Decon Germany’, which specialises in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. This unit, which was developed as part of the EU project ‘rescEU CBRN Decontamination Capacity’, is to be deployed across Europe from […]
New topic page ‘Climate change and attribution research’ now online!
We are pleased to introduce the new topic page on our DKKV website, which provides important information on climate change and attribution research. The new topic page provides an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of climate change and the importance of attribution research. It also provides further links and information. The DKKV would like […]
The DKKV visits the UNU-EHS
As part of a module in the Masters programme ‘Geography of environmental risk and human security’, the DKKV had the opportunity today to present the DKKV’s areas of activity to the students. The presentation began with the organisation of the association and the main areas of work: networking, consulting and knowledge transfer. The presentation was […]
Webtalk on disaster risk reduction on 26 November 2024
The eighth lecture in the series ‘Webtalk on disaster prevention’ will take place on 26 November 2024 via ZOOM and will deal with the topic “We need help here! The supra-local deployment of civil protection as an administrative task”. This webtalk was created as part of the Master’s programme ‘Disaster Preparedness and Management’ (University of […]
The DWD Climate Conference is taking place today!
For many years, the German Weather Service (DWD) has made an important contribution to international climate monitoring and operates several data centres that provide detailed information on changes in the climate system and practical applications. The focus here is on the Centre for Climatological Analysis of Satellite Data (CM SAF) and the World Centre for […]
Call for Applications: Master of Science Programme “Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security”
The University of Bonn’s Department of Geography and the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) offer a joint Master of Science in “Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security.” This two-year program equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical tools to address environmental risks and human security issues through an interdisciplinary […]