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EVENT NOTICE: RETTMOBIL INTERNATIONAL 2024

The leading international trade fair for rescue and mobility takes place in Fulda this May and offers a varied programme with over 450 exhibitors from 20 countries. In addition to an off-road course, there will be a variety of different exercises, applications and networking opportunities. The patron of the RETTmobil International 2024 trade fair is […]

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Successful civil protection initiative

The Hessian initiative to strengthen civil protection was successful in the Bundesrat. The motion for a resolution “Comprehensive strengthening of civil protection by the federal and state governments” was adopted unanimously. Ten billion in ten years The Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) of Hessen commented on the motion: “The federal and state governments are jointly […]

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THE BBK CELEBRATES ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY

The flood of the century on the Danube and Elbe and the attacks of September 11, 2001, destroyed the sense of security of previous years. It became apparent that Germany was inadequately prepared for crises and disasters. In order to strengthen the security of the population, the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance […]

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Participation in climate adaptation in Bonn

Until 5th May 2024 you have the chance to contribute to the concept of climate change adaptation in Bonn. How can the city make the most of enabling its potential to tackle the challenge of climate change and an adapted city. On the interactive map you can share your ideas to the following questions: The […]

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DOD 2024 – International Workshop on Dynamics of Disasters: Hybrid Threats

The DOD 2024 event will address all aspects related to the dynamics of disasters (in particular optimisation, computer engineering, mathematical and statistical modelling, data analysis, and emergency and disaster management). In addition, the workshops will address the topic of hybrid threats and the increasing coupling between the cyber and physical domains.The workshop will be co-located […]

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The role of women in adapting to climate change

Women are around 14 times more likely to die in droughts, floods or other disaster events than men. Women in Africa or South Asia in particular usually have fewer resources than men and religious norms, lower income and lack of education contribute to their exposure to the effects of climate change. But through their traditional […]

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Event suggestion: Launch conference of flashfloodbreaker project

On 4 – 5 June 2024 at Hotel Mercure Liège City Centre the “Launch conference of FlashFloodBreaker Project (INTERREG NWE) – Make North-West Europe resilient against increasing extreme flash flood events” event will take place.The conference will focus on concrete examples of flood risk management, information about other existing projects and initiatives, a presentation of […]

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Video of Study Tour to Germany

In December 2023, a Delegation from Central Asia came for a study tour to Germany, also visiting the DKKV. Climate Risk Management in Asia is a program implemented by GIZ, focusing on early warning systems for hydro-meteorological disasters during this trip. Foster collaboration among different actors, including ministries and agencies responsible for climate change adaptation, […]

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Personal provision instead of bunker

For a long time, storm surges were the most important issue for Hamburg’s disaster management teams. The pandemic, war in Ukraine, cyberattacks and severe weather have added new challenges for which the disaster teams need to prepare. In view of the war in Ukraine, bunkers were repeatedly discussed in the media and in politics. However, […]

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