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Successful project work on the River Save in Mozambique

The village communities living in the River Save catchment area now have a flood warning system that facilitates better communication and a good data transfer. >more
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Tonga warning system – First transmission stations in place

The first two stations in the RANET warning system were installed in Tonga in March 2008. Three more will follow shortly – benefiting the islanders, air travel and science. >more
Vulnerability study on the River Búzi completed

Vulnerability study on the River Búzi completed

Stefan Kienberger of Salzburg University conducted a study to identify social and ecological vulnerability factors in Central Mozambique. The field study clearly showed that climate factors play an important role for people at the river Búzi. >more
Warning systems for Tonga

Warning system Tonga

The development of an early-warning system in Tonga is making progress. With the support of the New Zealand Meteorological Service, the system is scheduled to be in place by mid-2008. >more
Training course in Mozambique

Mozambique - Training courses with vice district administrators

The Búzi flood warning is in the process of further development. An intensive training is also taking place. >more
Mozambique flood warning system works!

Mozambique flood warning system works!

A flood warning system which we had helped to set up was put to the test during recent floods along the River Búzi. It saved lives when Mozambique was hit by Tropical Cyclone Favio at the end of February 2007. >more
Flood warning system in Mozambique - Phase 2

Mozambique flood warning system - Phase 2

The work on the Búzi flood warning system in Central Mozambique has been brought to a close. The second phase entails installing the warning system on another river in Mozambique, the Save. >more
Mozambique flood warning system

Mozambique flood warning system - Phase 1

There has been a significant increase in flood catastrophes in recent decades. Scarcely a day goes by without our seeing dramatic images of houses under water and people in need. Good early warning systems are a crucial factor in effective prevention. For this reason, we have decided to give our backing to the setting up of a simple but effective early warning system in Mozambique. >more
International Symposium "Disaster Prevention"

International Symposium "Disaster Prevention"

Being a strong partner for people at risk is the Munich Re Foundation's aspiration and challenge. Only if the concept of risk partnership is filled with life and commitment can we expect to see future successes in the complex field of disaster prevention. >more
Foundation Prize 2006

Foundation Prize 2006: Warning system for Tonga 

Munich Re Foundation grants prize for early-warning system – €50,000 for optimised storm-warning system in the Kingdom of Tonga. >more

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Links

> International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

> ProVention Consortium

> German Committee for Disaster Reduction

 

Press review

> Süddeutsche Zeitung "Flutfunk" (German)(PDF, 34 KB)

 

Contact

> Thomas Loster