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
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!
DWA Topics - Resilience in flood and heavy rain risk management
The thematic volume provides an overview of the current status of the discussion on methodological approaches and examples in the field of "Resilience in flood and heavy rain risk management". It is part of the topic area "Adaptation to climate change" and includes initiatives such as "water-conscious urban development". The focus is on water management and engineering, without presenting the extensive literature on resilience in detail.
Evaluation of the German Climate Action Portal (KLiVO Portal)
Your opinion is needed! Take part in the further development of the German Climate Care Portal.