Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung

THE networking event for disaster research in Austria in September 2023.

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Disaster Competence Network Austria

We bundle Austria’s expertise in the field of security- and disaster research

Photo: Martin Edlinger

Networking science and practice

We bring together Austria’s expertise in security and disaster research.

Technical Infrastructure

We facilitate technical infrastructure for research activities and operations.

Photo: Scott Kieffer, TU Graz

Evaluation & Training

We evaluate disaster management exercises and training concepts.

Facilitation

We design processes of participation and change.

Photo: LWD Stmk

Risk and disaster communication

We analyze and optimize crisis and risk communication.

Research

We are research partners in the field of disaster prevention and management.

Photo: Mathias Beck, Fotolia

About DCNA

Disaster Competence Network Austria is a cooperation platform of universities and research institutions in the field of security and disaster research.

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Associate Members

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Current projects

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DCNA employees

Our goals

What we do

Our goal is to transfer scientific insights into practice through collaborative research and education activities with stakeholders, as well as providing information to decision-makers in the event of a disaster.

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20 Jun

B.PREPARED Workshop

Second joint workshop of the B.PREPARED project in Graz

By Isabel Anger

On May 30th and 31st, 2022, the second workshop in the KIRAS project B.PREPARED - Emergency Planning and Decision Support System for Accidents with Hazardous Substances - took place. This time, the project consortium and external stakeholders met on the premises of Joanneum Research.

Read more … Second joint workshop of the B.PREPARED project in Graz

02 Jun

Susanna Wernhart is FEMtech expert of the month

Susanna Wernhart is FEMtech expert of the month

By Isabel Anger

We are proud of our colleague Susanna Wernhart - she is FEMtech expert of the month!

Read more … Susanna Wernhart is FEMtech expert of the month

18 May

DRMKC Current Opportunities

DRMKC - Current Opportunities

By Isabel Anger

There are currently several opportunities available in the DRMKC - Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre:

Funding & tender opportunities (Improved impact forecasting and early warning systems supporting the rapid deployment of first responders in vulnerable areas)
Copernicus Emergency Management Service Opportunities
ESRA opportunities

More info: Current Opportunities - European Commission (europa.eu)

Read more … DRMKC - Current Opportunities

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