FLOOD COMPETENCE CENTER
The network for holistic flood prevention and flood risk management
The Flood Competence Center (HKC) is a non-profit association from Germany that connects flood-affected citizens and stakeholders in flood risk management to build a unique network. The HKC was founded in 2007 and consists of almost 200 members and cooperations. The members of the HKC are composed of national and international institutions and municipalities, citizens and policy-makers, science and economy.
The HKC brings together science and practice for the purpose of holistic flood risk management, promoting sustainable development and the provision and transfer of expertise.
Use the knowledge of our network for your projects. We are glad to support you. Week look forward to welcoming you.
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Topics and projects
Core fields of the HKC
The HKC effectively contributes to the development of practice-relevant knowledge by carrying out its own projects.
The extraordinary professional composition of the HKC enables an extensive conception and implementation of such projects.
The following pages provide information about our projects and the current state of implementation .
dates & EVENTS
Here you will find upcoming dates & events of the HKC and related events of interest
07. October 2025, ab 13:00 Uhr
HKC conference ‘Climate-adapted living’
on 07/8 October 2025 in Wuppertal !
21. May 2025, ab 09:00 Uhr
28th Symposium on River Basin Management at the Wupper Association
From 21 May to 22 May 2025, the 28th Symposium on River Basin Management will take place at the Wupper Association!
30. April 2025
Flood Prize 2024/2025: ‘Water forces! Visible signs of flooding and flash floods’
The 2024/2025 Flood Prize has been launched. Under the motto ‘Water forces! Visible signs of floods and flash floods’, participants can submit photos and videos. It's worth taking part!
08. April 2025, ab 17:00 Uhr
Event on heavy rainfall prevention in April 2025 in Kürten
Attend the information event on heavy rainfall prevention on 8 April 2025 in Kürten and find out more about effective protection measures!
NEws At a glance
Here you will find news of the HKC and of related subjects of interest
HKC position paper: Acting for our safety
Extreme flooding is becoming more and more frequent in Germany - experts are warning of new disasters and urgently calling for precautionary measures.
KAHR practical guide
The KAHR practical guide is now online!
The first HKC newsletter of the year 2025 has been published !
The Infomobile at the Beda market in Bitburg on 16.03.25
Visit us on 16.03.25 at the Beda market in Bitburg !