In the week of 13–17 October 2025, four senior experts (peers) from Spain, Sweden, Finland and Germany are participating in an on-site mission to Kosovo*. The mission takes place in and around the capital Pristina, and at the Kosovo Academy for Public Safety.

The Santiago Network catalyses technical assistance (TA) for averting, minimising and addressing climate change-related impacts. The technical assistance is catalysed from relevant organisations, bodies, networks and experts and serves to implement relevant approaches at the local, national and regional level in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

Today marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 celebrated under the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” As disasters grow more frequent and costly, investing in preparedness has never been more urgent. Across Europe, EU-funded projects are helping protect both people and cultural heritage, showing that building resilience today can help to prevent far greater losses tomorrow.

EU support mechanism mobilised during unusually severe 2025 wildfire season. The 2025 wildfire season has proven to be one of the most challenging on record, with devastating impacts across Southern, Balkan, and Eastern regions of Europe.

The European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL Network) has launched a survey under its new project on environmental support and collaboration with civil protection, called ESCIP.

Sectoral news, stories from the frontlines and events of importance to the civil protection and disaster risk management community.

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.

Community of Valued Experts in Hydro meteorological and Technological Multi-hazards.

Vulnerable Elements and Risk Assessment.

Strengthening the Large-Scale Earthquake Resilience of Cyprus by Implementing Joint Planning and Response Operations facilitated by the UCPM.