18 young firefighters from across Europe gathered in Warsaw for the first UCPM Exchange of Young Firefighters. Over six days, they trained together, shared operational experience, and explored European civil protection cooperation, building lasting connections that strengthen future cross-border emergency response.

The European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) was established in 2014 to make the Union Civil Protection Mechanism's (UCPM) disaster response more predictable, coordinated and effective.

The peer review report of Czechia’s disaster risk management system was formally presented to the Czech civil protection and disaster risk management authorities on 25 June, during a workshop organised by the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech Republic in Prague.

How can emergency preparedness become truly inclusive? The SEE ME 2 project worked to strengthen equal opportunities for persons with disabilities by developing and delivering targeted training and awareness-raising activities for both first responders and persons with disabilities. In this interview, project coordinator Marijana Berket reflects on the project's achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

How do you make disaster risk reduction engaging for everyone? Croatia’s DRAW DATA project has done just that by combining local disaster data with clear, creative communication. From a colourful comic book to innovative educational tools, the project is helping people better understand the risks around them and inspiring them to take an active role in building resilience.

Sweden is currently strengthening its approach to disaster risk management, emphasising resilience, preparedness, and cross-sectoral coordination. In this context, there is a growing recognition of the need for a more coherent and comprehensive disaster risk data system to support informed decision-making and effective prevention efforts.

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.

Preparedness for Operational Monitoring and Prediction of contaminant Transport in the Sea.

Training Centre Network on 3D and VR.

Managing Complex Floods in North Albania through Cross Border Host Nation Support and Joint Cooperation.