Programme

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All presentations in German [DE] - except for the parallel sessions - will have simultaneous interpretation into English.

Registration and networking with coffee and snacks

hybrid

Welcome and Housekeeping

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Opening of the German Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

hybrid
[DE] The German Red Cross and the Federal Foreign Office will officially open the German Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025.
Christof Johnen

Christof Johnen

German Red Cross

Director of International Cooperation

Marcus Hicken

Marcus Hicken

German Federal Foreign Office

Director for Energy Diplomacy; Climate and Security

Setting the Stage: Expert Insights

hybrid
To provide a robust starting point and underscore the essential link between disaster preparedness and climate action, experts will delve into their interconnectedness and articulate the urgency of addressing these issues. These perspectives will pave the way for more in-depth discussions throughout the conference.
Christiane Heiss

Christiane Heiss

Federal Ministry for the Environment; Nature Conservation; Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Division Fundamental Issues; Strategy; and Legal Affairs of Climate Change Adaptation

Dr. Kira Vinke

Dr. Kira Vinke

German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)

Head

Nisreen Elsaim

Nisreen Elsaim

UN Secretary General Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change

Former chair

Sanjula Weerasinghe

Sanjula Weerasinghe

International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Global Migration and Displacement Coordinator - Department of Disaster; Climate and Crises

Introduction to Sessions

hybrid

Transition to Sessions

on-site

Parallel Sessions

Lunch break

on-site

Up-to-date: News on the implementation of the German resilience strategy

hybrid
[DE] What progress has been made in implementing the German resilience strategy since the 2024 Fachtagung Katastrophenvorsorge? What has the National Platform for Strengthening Resilience to Disasters achieved since it was founded? And what activities are planned for the coming year to enhance resilience? This presentation will provide answers to these and other questions.
Laura Vanessa Müller-Schulz

Laura Vanessa Müller-Schulz

Nationale Kontaktstelle für die deutsche Resilienzstrategie beim Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe

Stellvertretende Leiterin

Insights & Innovations

hybrid
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The Rising Tide: Preparing for Social, Ecological, and Economic Disruptions in a Changing Climate

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The discussion will delve into the causes and impacts of climate change, explore potential solutions and challenges, and examine the critical role of disaster preparedness in mitigating the effects of climate-related crises in the specified areas.
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Prof. Dr.  Angela Oels

Prof. Dr. Angela Oels

Center for Climate Resilience - University of Augsburg

Chair of Political Science with a focus on Climate Policy

Dr. Benjamin Schraven

Dr. Benjamin Schraven

German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)

Associate Senior Fellow; Author; Advisor and Expert on "climate migration"

Dr. Estelle De Coning

Dr. Estelle De Coning

World Meteorological Organization

Chief of the World Weather Research Programme

Dr. Fazlullah Akhtar

Dr. Fazlullah Akhtar

Center for Development Research (ZEF)

Senior Researcher

Lars Peter Nissen

Lars Peter Nissen

ACAPS

Director

Wolf Harlander

Wolf Harlander

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Journalist and Author

Introduction to Sessions

hybrid

Coffee and snacks

on-site

Parallel Sessions

End of Day 1

hybrid

Award Ceremony of the DKKV Promotional Award 2024

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[DE] The DKKV Promotional award honours outstanding research work related to disaster risk reduction and helps to promote innovative approaches in this area. In 2024, the competition was supported by DRF Luftrettung. We are delighted to honour the winners and their valuable contributions to strengthening resilience to disasters.
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Dr. Krystian Pracz

Dr. Krystian Pracz

DRF Stiftung Luftrettung gAG

Chairman of the Board

Leon Eckert

Leon Eckert

Bundestagsfraktion Bündnis 90/Die Grünen

DKKV Chairman of the Board and Member of the Bundestag

Leonie Eberhardt

Leonie Eberhardt

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO

Research assistant and winner of the bachelor's category

Paula Gnielinski

Paula Gnielinski

University of Potsdam

Winner of the master's category

Get-together: Reception and Networking

on-site

Welcome

hybrid

It’s raining cats and dogs: Extreme weather poses major challenges for disaster prevention

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[DE] Floods, heatwaves, and other extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change are urgent challenges for German civil protection efforts and international disaster risk reduction. As their frequency increases and severity intensifies, it is crucial to implement comprehensive disaster preparedness measures.
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Alice Balbo

Alice Balbo

Deutscher Städtetag

Policy Advisor

Dr. Andrea Nakoinz

Dr. Andrea Nakoinz

KLUG - Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit e.V.

Referentin Hitzeschutz und Klimamanagement

Annika Brieber

Annika Brieber

Klimahaus Bremerhaven

Meteorologin

Daniel Hiller

Daniel Hiller

Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed-Dynamics; Ernst-Mach-Institute (EMI)

Head of Business Units Defence; Security & Resilience

Nabila Munz

Nabila Munz

DRK-Landesverband Baden-Württemberg

Stv. Abteilungsleiterin Rotkreuzdienste und Referatsleitung Bevölkerungsschutz und Krisenmanagement

Thomas Krauhausen

Thomas Krauhausen

E.ON SE/ UP KRITIS

Deputy CISO E.ON SE / Wirtschaftsvertreter des Stabes in der UP KRITIS

Introduction to sessions

hybrid

Coffee and snacks

on-site

Parallel Sessions

Lunch break

on-site

Parallel Sessions

Insights & Innovations

hybrid
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Closing: Integrating Disaster Preparedness and Climate Action

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Dr. Aditya V. Bahadur

Dr. Aditya V. Bahadur

Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Director

Alexandra Rüth

Alexandra Rüth

German Red Cross

Head Security Research & Innovation Transfer Department

Dr. Animesh Kumar

Dr. Animesh Kumar

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Head of Office Bonn

Dr. Peter Reuss

Dr. Peter Reuss

Federal Foreign Office

Head of Division S07 Humanitarian Assistance; International Disaster Response; Humanitarian Mine Action

Dr. Tabea Lissner

Dr. Tabea Lissner

Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH

Director of the Climate Change Program

Dr. Tobias Plate

Dr. Tobias Plate

Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community

Head of Division Cooperation in Co-operative Federalism

Networking and exchange

on-site