When does the event take place?

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 at the Town Hall Oberhaching.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, the evening is free of charge according to the vhs program. Seats will be allocated based on availability.

How do I reach the venue by public transport?

Take the S3 to Deisenhofen, then continue with MVV buses 222, 224, or 227 or about a 25-minute walk to the town hall.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, there are parking spaces available at the town hall; there is also a charging station for electric vehicles on site according to directories.

Is the access barrier-free?

The town hall is a modern administrative building; detailed barrier-free information is provided by the municipality of Oberhaching.

Do I need to register?

No registration is required; arriving on time is recommended, as places may be limited.

Risk Management: Natural Hazards & Climate Change

Name: Risk Management: Natural Hazards and Climate Change from the Perspective of Global Reinsurers
Start: 2026-05-21T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-21T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Oberhaching

When Numbers Turn into Storms: An Evening about Climate Risks that Affect Us All

Extreme weather events have long shaped our daily lives – from heavy rain to heat. In Oberhaching, an expert from Munich Re will illuminate how global reinsurers measure, assess, and translate these risks into robust strategies. A compact event experience with depth – right in the town hall.

Why Damages Are Growing – and What’s Behind It

Through the practice of reinsurance, the lecture demonstrates how natural hazards develop, the scientifically proven role of climate change, and how exposure, vulnerability, and organization interact. Clearly explained, fact-based preparation – for all who seek informed perspectives rather than headlines.

From the Workshop of Risk Management

How are risk models created? What datasets are included in NatCat analyses? And how does professional event management and proactive event planning help municipalities, companies, and citizens become more resilient? The evening categorizes methods, translates technical language into plain text, and creates orientation for target audience communication in administration, business, and civil society.

Atmosphere: Focused, Approachable, Relevant

A focused event atmosphere is created in the Oberhaching town hall: short paths, clear views, direct Q&A session. The audience's mood thrives on exchange – precise questions, understandable answers, concrete examples from current damage trends. Complex knowledge thus becomes a tangible event experience.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: Munich Re delights the visitors.

LinkedIn: 'Informed categorization, clear messages – exactly what the debate needs.'
YouTube: 'Factual, well explained, and without alarmism – more of that, please.'
Instagram: 'Finally hard facts about climate risks in understandable language!'

Conclusion

Those who want to understand how climate change, natural hazards, and growing damages are interconnected – and what solutions are globally available – gain compact insights firsthand. An evening that informs, categorizes, and motivates action.