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DKKv participated in the Krisenfit-Workshop at tge Unisversity of Wuppertal
The DKKV participated in the Krisenfit-Workshop at the University of Wuppertal, which featured presentations and two workshops on process analysis using the BIA tool and on the development of training concepts in crisis management. Among the participants were representatives from district administrations, district liaison commands (KVK), and other civil protection institutions. The BIA tool (Business […]
DKKV visits the Joint Master’s Programme ‘Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security’
The DKKV introduced itself to the new students of the international Joint Master’s Programme “Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security”, which is jointly organized by the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn (GIUB) and the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). During the introductory session, the students received […]
UNDRR Webinar “Financial incentives as a strategy for promoting disaster resilience”
On 13 October 2025, under the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”, a webinar titled “Financial incentives as a strategy for promoting disaster resilience” will take place at 12:00 PM. The event is organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) together with the European Scientific and Technical Advisory Group. What is it […]
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 – „Fund resilience, not disasters“
Today, on 13 October, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is being celebrated. The day is a reminder of how crucial prevention, preparedness and joint action are in disaster control. Under this year’s motto, ‘Fund resilience, not disasters’, the UN is calling for a rethink: investment in preparedness and risk reduction must be […]
Workshop: ‘Communicating flood risk – How can local authorities raise awareness among the affected population?’
On 9 October 2025, the workshop ‘Communicating flood risk – How can local authorities raise awareness among the affected population?’ was held in Cologne – organised by the Hochwassernotgemeinschaft Rhein e.V. (HWNG) in cooperation with the Information and Advice Centre for Flood Prevention (IBH), the German Committee for Disaster Prevention (DKKV), the HochwasserKompetenzCentrums e.V. (HKC) […]
New ‘Disasters Avoided’ newsletter: Focus on climate and disasters
The latest issue of the Disasters Avoided Newsletter focuses on the interface between climate change and disasters – just in time for the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil. In addition to an editorial by Taichi Minamitani (JICA), the issue features interviews with environmental journalist Andy Revkin, researcher Roger Pielke Jr. and disaster expert […]
Risk | Resilience | Reaction: Second Lunchtalk Session on Youtube
In the second session of the DKKV Lunchtalk series, Prof. Dr.-Ing. James Daniell offers insights into nearly two decades of work analyzing and modeling the socio-economic impacts of natural disasters worldwide. Drawing on experience from research, industry, and international organizations (including CEDIM, the World Bank (GRADE), the University of Adelaide, and Risklayer) he illustrates how […]
Severe earthquake in the Philippines
On the evening of September 30, 2025, the northern part of the province of Cebu was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt across large parts of the region [3]. At least 69 people have been confirmed dead, while the number of those still missing remains unclear […]
Delegation From Belo Horizonte, Brazil
On 2 October, Bruno Passeli, Secretary of Planning, Budget and Management of the city of Belo Horizonte in Brazil, visited the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn. As part of the meeting, the DKKV presented its work and discussed with the delegation issues related to urban resilience and risk communication. In addition, the participants engaged in […]