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Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rainfall to South and Southeast Asia [2,4]. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand were particularly affected, with the death toll now exceeding 900 [4]. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, days of exceptionally heavy rainfall have also led to devastating floods and landslides [1]. Authorities are now reporting more than 440 deaths. […]

COP30 in Belém has come to an end. Dr. Friedrich Bohn, environmental systems analyst and representative of the DKKV, accompanied the negotiations on site and provides insights into the key outcomes. While discussions were extensive, a decisive breakthrough did not materialize: a binding global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels and ending deforestation did not […]

COP30 in Belém is in full swing. On 19 November (19:00–21:00, Belém local time; Germany -4 hours), the “Science for Action Evening” will take place. Under the title “International cooperation in climate change research: building data, trust, and momentum for change”, the event will explore how international research collaborations work, which challenges they face, and […]

Turin, 4–6 November 2025 — The EU Science for Preparedness Conference brought together leading experts from across Europe to explore how science, innovation, and collaboration can strengthen the continent’s ability to anticipate and respond to crises. Hosted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the event featured keynote […]

Disasters are growing in frequency and complexity, yet too often, affected communities are placed at the end of the decision-making chain. This webinar explores how localisation and co-creation can transform humanitarian action — from something done to communities into something led by them. Date: 13 November 2025Time: 3:00–4:30 PM (UK time)Speaker: Jess van Schalkwyk, Founder, […]

A delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea visited the DKKV today as part of the Bonn Network. The participants gained insights into the work of the network. Dr. Benni Thiebes (DKKV) and David Jacome-Polit (ICLEI) presented current projects and international collaborations in the field of disaster risk […]

In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa reached wind speeds of almost 300 kilometers per hour. Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category, which moved towards Jamaica. It was to be the strongest hurricane ever recorded over the Caribbean state. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called it a “storm of the […]

From October 27 to 30, 2025, the city of Bonn will welcome a delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea. The visit is part of the “Making Cities Resilient 2030” (MCR2030) of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), in which Bonn has been active as a […]

Forests play a central role in times of global uncertainty – as sources of energy, habitats, and protective factors for people and the climate. How Europe’s forest sector can prepare for geopolitical crises will be the focus of the upcoming online dialogue “Forest-based geopolitical emergency preparedness” hosted by FOREST EUROPE on 13 November 2025, from […]