HKC-Newsletter Nr.1 2026

The new HKC Newsletter 2026 #1 has been released and offers exciting insights into current topics related to flood and heavy rainfall preparedness.

Ecosign Collaboration: Creative Ideas for Improved Flood Preparedness

During the past winter semester, HKC worked together with students from the ecosign Academy for Sustainable Design on the project “Land Under Water – Climate Adaptation Right at Our Doorstep”, developing innovative concepts to improve risk communication. Working in small groups, the students intensively explored how people can be made more aware of and engaged in flood preparedness.

Infomobile Dates in February 2026

In February, our infomobile will be on site at several events focusing on flood protection, heavy rainfall, and climate resilience:

€500 Million for Flood Protection and Climate Adaptation

The Emschergenossenschaft and Lippeverband (EGLV) have secured €500 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to support flood protection and climate adaptation measures in the Emscher-Lippe region.