Call for Proposals for Innovation Platform & Ignite Stage ahead of Eighth Session of Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.

INTERSCHUTZ TALKS recently visited Maciej Popowski, Director General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, at the European Commission in Brussels.

On October 30 in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö presented Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, a 165-page report offering steps to enhance Europe’s resilience.

A devastating earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale served as the scenario for a full-scale civil protection exercise in the German Land of Baden-Württemberg from October 24 to 26, 2024.

From 17 to 21 October 2024, an EU MODEX exercise took place in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy, as part of Cycle 12 (2024-2026). The exercise brought together over 230 participants from 12 different European countries.

Sectoral news, stories from the frontlines and events of importance to the civil protection and disaster risk management community.

The Knowledge Network Capacity Development pillar aims to connect, promote and strengthen capacity development initiatives relevant to civil protection and disaster management.

Through the Knowledge Network, the scientific community and operational stakeholders in disaster management have a new space to connect and share knowledge.

The exercise programme of the Knowledge Network offers a variety of civil protection exercises to enhance prevention, preparedness and disaster response.

Vulnerable Elements and Risk Assessment.

EU Network of Training Centres for preparedness to CBRN Events.

Mitigating the risk of flooding and landslides via artificial intelligence with a view to extreme climate events.