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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With disasters becoming increasingly complex and all aspects of society being affected by the impacts of them, new challenges have been introduced. It calls for the development of transnational innovative approaches to address these issues. To approach and review both single and multi-hazard limitations from a scientific, operational and communication perspective, the University Bonn hosts […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and private individuals are often poorly protected against cyber attacks, unlike large companies and government organisations. The Cyber-Hilfswerk Deutschland (CHW-DE) was founded to counteract this. Under the leadership of Albrecht Broemme, former THW President, the CHW-DE aims to provide technical assistance in cyber emergencies as a ‘digital fire brigade’. The […]

The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) was named the industry winner in the ‘Research and Development Institutes’ category in the ‘Role Model in Diversity 2024’ study conducted by the F.A.Z. Institute and ServiceValue GmbH. This award recognises DLR’s commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse corporate culture. The study is based on social media monitoring and […]

A new survey by the European Union looks at EU citizens’ awareness of disaster risks, preparedness for emergency situations and trust in various actors in disaster situations. Important results of the survey are probably the type of disaster that the majority of citizens feel threatened by. The main causes were: extreme weather events 38%, health […]

The international co-operation ‘FlashFloodBreaker’ was launched to be better prepared for flash floods. 13 organisations from six countries, including the Emschergenossenschaft and the DKKV, are involved in the project. On 30 September, a flood exercise took place on the Rhine in Duisburg, in which over 150 participants from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and […]

On 15 October 2024, the second ‘Municipalities Save the Climate’ conference took place in Potsdam, organised by Congress und Presse, Bonn. The event, which took place at the House of Brandenburg-Prussian History, provided a platform for experts and decision-makers to discuss innovative solutions and strategies to combat climate change at municipal level. The day began […]