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
14. November 2024
Next Floodlabel Expert Training in November 2024 !
The next FLOODLABEL expert training will take place in November 2024!
11. September 2024
DWA DikeDays
On 11 and 12 September, the DWA Dike Days will take place in Essen and provide an insight into the world of flowing waters!
NEws At a glance
Here you will find news of the HKC and of related subjects of interest
WiWo - What is happening? Infomobile workshop
The counsellors met for a workshop on the topic of Infomobil!
Publication in the professional journal "Wasserwirtschaft" on the topic of heavy rainfall and drought.
Horst Geiger published an article on "Heavy rainfall and drought - the consequences of climate change require responsible water management measures" in the last issue of the trade journal Wasserwirtschaft.
Deutschlandfunk: Interview on the subject of flooding and heavy rain: How to protect?
Interview with Jutta Lenz and the radio station Deutschlandfunk on the topic: Flooding, heavy rain: How to protect?
#WiWo - What's happening? The HKC at IFAT 2024 in Munich
The HKC was represented at this year's IFAT at the DWA stall in Munich!