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WaX – Hydrological extreme events
With the measure “Hydrological extreme events” (WaX) (ger.: Wasser-Extremereignisse), the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFRT) is funding 12 research projects that develop new approaches for the management of water-related natural hazards such as heavy rain, floods and drought across disciplines and sectors. The flood disaster in the summer of 2021, as well as the droughts and heat waves of the preceding years, highlighted the need for research on these contrasting water extremes. Therefore, scientists, users and municipal associations from a total of 81 partner organisations throughout Germany are developing adaptation strategies that limit the impacts of hydrological extremes on society and the natural habitat and at the same time open up new perspectives for water management.
News – what is new?

Lunchtalk – Der Innovationsatlas Wasser am Beispiel von WaX
Einladung zum Lunchtalk “Der Innovationsatlas Wasser am Beispiel von WaX”. In den vergangenen drei Jahren haben die WaX-Verbünde in ihren Forschungsprojekten zahlreiche nützliche Tools und

Fachkonferenz “Klimaangepasst leben”
Klimawandel-bedingte Risiken wie Starkregen und Dürre erfordern praxisnahe Anpassungsstrategien und gemeinschaftliche Lösungen. In acht Fachvorträgen aus dem interdisziplinären Netzwerk geht die synergetische Fachkonferenz der Bergischen

New Drought Map by the Integrated Drought Management Programme
Tracking drought severity, extent, and impacts over time is a vital contribution to effective preparedness, planning, and mitigation. Being aware of the current and future