Flood Protection Measures Planned for the Unstrut River

Flood protection measures are planned along the Unstrut River in northern Thuringia. According to the parties involved, the project is expected to cost around 400 million euros. The German federal government and the state of Thuringia are expected to participate in the financing. The aim of the measures is to improve the management of flooding and to protect affected towns as well as infrastructure.

Winter storms in France and Spain claim at least three lives

Cyclone Nils is causing chaos in France and Spain with at least three dead, numerous injuries, and flooded streets. Authorities warn of ongoing storm damage.

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.