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
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!
NEws At a glance
Here you will find news of the HKC and of related subjects of interest
Winter break from 20.12.24 to 07.01.25
The office is taking a winter break and will therefore not be staffed from 20 December 2023 to 7 January 2025.
How trees can protect against flooding
Trees are real flood protectors: they stabilise soils, slow down the flow of water and reduce the risk of flooding. They therefore make an important contribution to safety, especially in times of climate change.
Successful HWNG workshop: Social media in flood crisis communication
On 12 November 2024, experts and decision-makers in Lahnstein discussed the role of social media in coping with extreme events such as floods. Lord Mayor Lennart Siefert emphasised how crucial fast and reliable information via social media can be in saving lives. We as HKC were also on site!
HKC Newsletter No.2 2024
The next HKC newsletter has been published !