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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. […]

Eine schwere Sturzflut hat am 26. August 2026 das Grenzgebiet zwischen Nepal und der chinesischen autonomen Region Tibet getroffen. Besonders betroffen sind die nepalesischen Distrikte Rasuwa und Nuwakot sowie der tibetische Kreis Gyirong. Große Mengen Wasser, Schlamm, Geröll und Eis flossen durch die engen Flusstäler und zerstörten zahlreiche Gebäude, Straßen und Brücken. Die Verbindung zwischen […]

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 […]

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 […]