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 .
NEws At a glance
Here you will find news of the HKC and of related subjects of interest
HKC leaves X
As an organisation, we have decided to leave the social media platform X.
Light flooding in Rhineland-Palatinate
On 6 January 2025, the Moselle overflowed its banks in several towns.
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.