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2022

2021 floods: Will Europe heed the warnings?

In July 2021, weather system ‘Bernd’ caused catastrophic damage and inconceivable human suffering in several European countries. Severe flooding, particularly in Germany, claimed more than 230 lives and left many communities in ruins.
Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance
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Documents and publications
2022

The influence of deviating conditions on levee failure rates

This study introduces a method for assessing the annual failure rate of levees based on information from historical floods, while also considering the return period of these past events.
Journal of Flood Risk Management (Wiley)
Flooded nature reserve, Wümmewiesen, Germany
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Flood risk reduction with multiple benefits: more space for the river

Ecological flood control is effective, technically possible and economically efficient; however the approach is often not used because of the high administrative and legal hurdles.
FVB - Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.
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Governance

Sendai Framework Focal Point

Sendai Focal PointFederal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
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National Platform

Germany National Platform
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Policies and plans
2015

Germany: Action plan of the Federal Foreign Office for humanitarian adaptation to climate change

This action plan is intended for the development and and testing of innovative approaches in four to six high-risk pilot countries with the aim of improving the use of scientific extreme weather forecasts and developing specific actions that are based on

German Red Cross Federal Foreign Office
Policies and plans
2008

Germany: Strategy for adaptation to climate change

The long-term objective of the German Adaptation Strategy is to reduce the vulnerability of natural, social and economic systems and to maintain and improve their capacity to adapt to the inevitable impacts of global climate change.

To this end it is

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Germany - government
Policies and plans
2008

Disaster risk reduction national coordinating mechanisms in Germany (2008)

This presentation was given at the Workshop on National Platforms at the International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC) in Davos, Switzerland, in August of 2008. This NP presentation includes information regarding: Background information about Germany

The German Committee for Disaster Reduction
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Risk and governance profile(s)

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Documents and publications
2021

G20 Climate Risk Atlas: Germany

This report summarizes the risks posed on Germany's climate, ecosystems, food and water systems, and citizens by climate change, as well as the country's policies for mitigation, adaptation, and emissions reductions.
Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici
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Documents and publications
2014

Germany: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
The German Committee for Disaster Reduction
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