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From 17 to 20 September 2024, four DKKV Young Professionals (YPs) took part in an information trip for those interested in politics at the invitation of Katrin Uhlig (Bündnis 90/Die Grüne), a member of the Bundestag. The information trip was organised, financed and carried out by the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government. […]

The second ‘Research for Civil Protection’ congress will take place at the World Conference Center Bonn from 5 to 7 February 2025. The congress is organised by the BBK and is aimed at scientists from all disciplines involved in civil protection. The aim is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue on various aspects and challenges in this […]

These highlighted the need for innovative management and adaptation measures for water extremes. In addition to floods, there were repeated longer periods of drought in previous years. This makes the development of new approaches to the management of water-related natural hazards, which are being developed within the BMBF-funded programme on extreme water events, WaX for […]

A survey by the UBA shows that 77 per cent of German municipalities have been affected by extreme weather events in the last ten years. The majority expect these problems, such as forest fires and new diseases, to increase. Over 40 per cent of municipalities have already implemented climate adaptation measures and a further 40 […]

The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) has presented its new report ‘Water in a Heated World’ to Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke and Parliamentary State Secretary Mario Brandenburg. The report describes the central role of water as an elixir of life and conflict factor, emphasising the challenges posed by climate change, overuse and […]

Social media has become indispensable in crisis communication, especially when warning of flood events and involving citizens in crisis management. Many local authorities have already gained positive experience, while others are still at the beginning. As part of a world café, we want to discuss experiences and strategies for using social media in crisis communication. […]

For the third time this year, we are dealing with a flood event – this time mainly in eastern Germany and neighbouring countries to the east. At the same time, the Copernicus service is reporting the hottest summer globally and for Europe since weather records began. Experts agree that there is a connection between global […]

Increasing disasters, many of which are caused and exacerbated by climate change, threaten the well-being of children and young people. According to UNICEF, around one billion children worldwide are extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate, including climate-related disasters. Empowering children, especially through education, can enable them to protect themselves and become agents of change […]

The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) has expanded in the past year to 1,850 organisations across 129 countries committed to building the resilience of vulnerable people and preventing disasters. The role of civil society is crucial, especially in the context of challenges posed by Covid-19, conflicts in Europe, Africa, and […]