Media Reports on SOZIAHR
Here you will find media coverage of SOZIAHR from various institutions. Newspaper articles, documentaries, podcasts and other formats shed light on different aspects of the research project, provide background information and keep you up to date with the latest news. Most of this content is solely available in German.
Economics podcast: What is the true long-term cost of flooding?
ECONtribute’s “The Economy Podcast” interviewed the project leader, Assistant Professor Hanna Schwank, about the costs caused by flooding. In the interview, she focuses in particular on the Ahr Valley floods.
Quote translates to: 'In fact socially disadvantaged people are often more severely affected, because house prices are often lower in regions that are at greater risk. And then, of course, a disaster has a greater impact if you are already part of a vulnerable group.’ (Trantlation of original quote by Hanna Schwank, 15:27)
Konferenz “Fünf Jahre nach der Flut 2021" Panel
Bild © Alexander Fekete / YouTube
Conference “Five Years After the 2021 Floods”: Panel discussion
On 2nd and 3rd July, the conference ‘5 Years After the Flood in the Ahr Valley’ took place in Remagen, with representatives from SOZIAHR also in attendance. Susanne Bell not only presented the forthcoming public opinion survey, but also contributed to the panel discussions. For further insight, please take a look at the recordings published by Alexander Fekete.
‘It’s a shame when people have to choose between staying in their home town or living somewhere safe from flooding.’ (Trantlation of original quote bySusanne Bell, 52:40)
One might consider whether it would be better to make better use of the existing housing stock, which is relatively secure in the region. For example, by adding more storeys or by providing greater support for communal housing projects.’ (Trantlation of original quote by Susanne Bell, 52:56)
Humangeographische Forschung im Ahrtal nach der Flutkatastrophe
Bild © Geomedial
Geo-Medial Report: Research into the everyday lives of those affected
Susanne Bell offers an insight into her day-to-day research as part of her PhD thesis. The team from Geo-Medial — de accompanied her on a visit to the women’s breakfast at the Hoffnungswerk e.V. community café in Ahrweiler.
