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When a modern cargo vessel experiences a spill today, responders may no longer be dealing with conventional oil or predictable pollutants, but with low-sulphur fuels that can solidify in cold water or chemicals that may quickly form toxic gas clouds.
Story22 April 2026Earth Day
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.
Event3 -8 May 2026EGU26
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.
News21 April 2026UCPM Peer Review
As the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) strengthens its approach to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in training, the newly developed Diversity and Inclusion Manual for UCPM training and course staff marks a shift from principles to practical application. To explore how this translates into day-to-day course delivery, we spoke with Sean Moore, lead author of the manual.
Interview 20 April 2026Diversity and inclusion
A round up of the latest insights and innovations in disaster risk management.
NewsDRMKC
On 19 March, civil protection and disaster risk management national authorities from 11 UCPM countries gathered in Brussels for the launch of the 13 selected projects co-funded by the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) under the Track-1 2025 call for proposals.
Story 31 March 2026UCPM Track-1 Call
Highlights
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.
Featured projects
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.