Welcome to the team, Richard Halatschek
We are happy to have a new member of staff on board of DCNA: Richard Halatschek started his job as a research associate in April.
Disaster Competence Network Austria
Knowledge and technology transfer in the field of crisis and disaster management
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FKF25 - Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung
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September 18-20, 2025, Wels (Upper Austria)
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Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond.
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The panel opened with a keynote introduction to the One Health concept, emphasizing its integrated and transdisciplinary approach to balancing the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. The session underscored the interdependencies across sectors and called for cross-disciplinary collaboration in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
DCNA Annual Report: Highlights 2024
The year 2024 was a year of intense national and international exchange for DCNA. Browse through the new DCNA annual report which sums up the highlights of our work in 2024.