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Commissioner during the last Italy UCPM Wildfire Peer Review.

Italy UCPM Wildfire Peer Review – Final report published and handed over

Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, today handed over the report for the wildfire peer review of Italy to Nello Musumeci, the Italian Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policy.
Story24 January 2025DG ECHOUCPM Wildfire Peer ReviewPreparedness
Responders receive a briefing in a medical facility during the EU MODEX exercise.

Successful EU MODEX earthquake simulation takes place in Portugal

A medical and Urban Search and Rescue EU MODEX took place from 26-31 January in Lisbon, and the Vale do Tejo, Portugal. The exercise simulated the response to an 8.5 RT earthquake and tsunami which took place off the coast of Lusitânia (the fictional country that participants were based in for the following four days), on the morning of 25 January.
Story15 January 2025Cultural Heritage
A group of responders walk together, looking to the left. They wear bright orange visibility jackets.

Have Your Say on the Knowledge Network Platform

As the Knowledge Network platform continues to evolve and expand its user base, we want to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our growing community. Take part in this short survey and let us know how you use the Platform and what else you would like to see.
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A year in the life of the Knowledge Network

A year in the life of the Knowledge Network

Looking back at highlights in civil protection from 2024 (as covered by the Knowledge Network Platform). We look back at some of the stories that were covered by the Knowledge Network Platform over the year. Some 40% of our content is provided by the community, and we hope that many of you will recognise events that you were involved in here too.
Story 20 December 2024DG ECHO
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The risk of Extreme Wildfires Events is increasing globally due to climate change.
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MANIFESTS Genius (From Gases and Evaporators risk assessment towards an Integrated management of sea and land pollution incidents).
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European Program for Wildfire-Prepared Communities.

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