Disaster Competence Network Austria bridges scientific research and practical application in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, insights from basic research are translated into practice and made available to stakeholders in security and disaster management in Austria and beyond.
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Mobile research lab
High-tech infrastructure and equipment for on-site disaster research.
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DCNA News
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New DCNA-project: TOPOKAT
A new project within DCNA started in late April 2026: TOPOKAT aims to systematically map, model, visualize, and analyze the…
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Welcome to the team, Clemens Könczöl!
We are pleased to welcome Clemens Könczöl as a new member of the DCNA team! As an industrial and organizational…
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Hazardous Chemicals in Tunnels: “Blaulicht”-Article on CHEMATUN
How do hazardous chemicals such as gases spread in tunnels, and how can emergency responders meet these challenges? An article…
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Looking back at 2025: The DCNA Annual Report
For the DCNA, 2025 was once again a year of networking among a wide range of stakeholders – from science…
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Welcome to the network: FOUR PAWS International
We are pleased to welcome another associated member to our network: FOUR PAWS International FOUR PAWS is the global animal…
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New DCNA member: nast consulting
We are delighted to welcome nast consulting ZT GmbH as a new member of the network! nast consulting provides services…