The European Commission is launching a new call for expressions of interest under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) peer review programme, offering national and regional authorities an opportunity to assess and strengthen their disaster risk management and civil protection systems.

The 9th European Civil Protection Forum will take place on 3–4 November 2026 in Brussels (Tour & Taxis), bringing together stakeholders from across the disaster risk management community to shape the future of preparedness in Europe. The call for exhibitors for the upcoming edition is now open!

The gap between research and practice in disaster risk management is well documented. At the International Conference on Resilient Systems (ICRS 2026), held on 23–24 March at the Technical University of Delft, over 100 researchers from across Europe presented work on resilience, disaster risk management, and emergency response.

A four-day knowledge exchange was held in Bucharest between 24-27 March 2026, bringing together over 100 practitioners and experts from across Europe and Asia to share lessons on disaster recovery, emergency preparedness and response.

Each year, EGU26 welcomes over 19,000 scientists to present cutting-edge research across 22 scientific divisions including disaster risk management. To promote knowledge exchange and a culture of evidence-informed policymaking, EGU26 will offer free registrations to European policymakers and those working in government institutions.

The Peer Review Report for Kosovo is released today, 21 April 2026. It marks the outcome of more than six months of work in collaboration between the Kosovo civil protection authority Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the peer experts, and the Commission.

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.