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Two positions are available at TU Delft (NL) as part of a new EU project in the field of Highly Effective Lowly Probable Events (HILP): a PhD position and a postdoc position. The PhD position offers the opportunity to develop a new approach to stress testing critical infrastructures. Special attention is given to cascading effects, […]

In an interview with Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Professor Lothar Schrott emphasizes the importance of early warning systems in providing timely alerts to people regarding natural disasters. He sees the United Nation’s goal of ensuring that every person worldwide receives timely warnings of foreseeable dangers by 2027 as the right approach and as a means of pressuring […]

New York, 17-19 May – The United Nations’ highly anticipated Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded, shedding light on the achievements made and the obstacles faced in reducing disaster risks worldwide. The event, held under the auspices of the UN General Assembly, brought together key stakeholders and experts to assess […]

Movies have a profound influence on societies worldwide, shaping opinions and reflecting various aspects of life. They possess the power to address social issues, revolutionize perspectives, spread truths, and even promote propaganda. Given their potency, can movies be effectively utilised as tools for risk communication, specifically in the context of disaster risk among communities? This […]

Annweiler am Trifels, Germany – TU Darmstadt is organizing the highly anticipated Trifels Summer School 2023 from September 25th to 29th. This year’s focus is on Critical Infrastructures. Researchers from diverse disciplines will gather at the Kurhaus in Annweiler am Trifels for a week of collaborative discussions. The growing awareness of protecting critical infrastructures due […]

The Technical Relief Agency (THW) has expanded its fleet with five new trucks equipped with cranes and winches. The vehicles have been specifically designed for use in flooded areas and aim to enhance the THW’s rescue operations. The first vehicles were handed over to five local branches over the weekend, with an additional 35 vehicles […]

The next GSW-WebTalk is scheduled for May 22, 2023, at 12:00 noon. The topic of discussion will revolve around the “Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz” (Federal Defense Procurement Acceleration Act) and the awarding of contracts in lots according to German procurement law. The speakers for this event are Dr. Sebastian Conrad, a specialist attorney in procurement law and administrative […]

To understand where the world stands in preventing extreme weather events from becoming disasters, the United Nations General Assembly has commissioned the mid-term review of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – a major international agreement adopted by 187 countries in 2015 to reduce disaster losses by 2030. Over the next […]

From Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 May, the United Nations General Assembly will hold a High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. This meeting aims to assess the progress made in implementing the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Agenda, and other 2015 agreements. The Review emphasizes the need for […]