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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 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. […]

A recent UNDRR report warns of the growing risks posed by an increasingly interconnected digital infrastructure. As key sectors such as healthcare, financial systems and emergency services become ever more interdependent, digital disruptions can now unfold much more rapidly and have far-reaching consequences than ever before. Whether triggered by natural disasters, technical failures or complex […]

The BMFTR-funded MYrisk project, on which the DKKV is collaborating with the University of Cologne, amongst others, has been in its final phase since last year. This week saw the publication of the first printed leaflets and a calendar, which raise awareness of disaster risks in urban areas. It contains recommendations on cyclones, earthquakes, floods, […]

The SURE Facilitation and Synthesis Project (F&SR) at HafenCity University Hamburg invites members of the SURE community to take part in an online survey. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how decision-makers shape sustainable urban development and what support they need to do so. The results will be used to develop a […]

As part of the Resilient Voices project, two focus group discussions were conducted in Buxtehude in mid-May, each involving eight participants: one with residents of Lebenshilfe Buxtehude and one with participants of a DeuFö B2 language course at the VHS Buxtehude. Participants from both groups expressed a strong interest in becoming more actively involved in […]

An eventful year lies behind us: With the Activities Report 2025, DKKV provides a comprehensive overview of its activities, events, and developments over the past year – now also available in English. Structured around DKKV’s three core areas of work – fostering interdisciplinary exchange, advising decision-makers, and raising public awareness – the report highlights the […]

The WCRP Global South Inclusion Task Team (GSITT) is conducting an anonymous survey regarding its events. Anyone who has previously participated in WCRP events or projects is eligible to participate. The goal is to identify barriers and enablers for better and more inclusive participation worldwide. The results will be directly incorporated into recommendations for improving […]