





Welcome to the funding measure
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?

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

Fachtagung – Urbaner Wasserhaushalt und Wasserextreme
Der Umgang mit gegensätzlichen Wasserextremen stellt Kommunen vor immer größere Herausforderungen. Bei Starkregen müssen in kürzester Zeit enorme Abflüsse auf beengtem Raum möglichst schadlos zurückgehalten

Dissemination – WaX-Dokumentarfilm
Im Juni dieses Jahres wurde der Dokumentarfilm zur Fördermaßnahme WaX – Wasserextreme in Deutschland veröffentlicht. Der Film nimmt die Zuschauer:innen mit auf eine Reise quer