Due to the high interest in the 9th European Civil Protection Forum – which takes place on 3-4 November in Brussels – registrations for in-person participation will close on 1 October and late registrations will only be approved on an exceptional, case-by-case basis. Plenary sessions will however be webstreamed – stay tuned for further information on how to join us online.

Join a discussion on how a multi-species mindset can contribute to more inclusive, realistic and resilient disaster preparedness! This webinar explores why disaster risk management needs to better account for animals.

The European Commission’s Final Report on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform debate on Preparedness is now available.

Since its inception in 2010, EU MODEX has brought together rescue teams, medical staff, civil protection experts and exercise designers from across Europe in large-scale civil protection and emergency preparedness simulation exercises. Our new story collection meets the people who design, direct and participate in these simulations. Their work turns carefully prepared scenarios into immersive operational environments, where cooperation, coordination, communication and decision-making are tested under pressure.

The Dutch Think Ahead campaign aims to strengthen citizen's preparedness through a long-term, whole-of-society approach. Based on behavioural research and cooperation with partners across society, the campaign encourages citizens to take practical steps towards greater resilience and self-sufficiency during emergencies.

The quarterly UCPKN Newsletter is full of UCPM-related news, updates from the Community and information on upcoming events, learning opportunities and new resources in the field of civil protection and disaster risk management.

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.