As wildfires become more frequent, severe, and unpredictable across Europe, policymakers, scientists, and practitioners are rallying behind a new strategy tand a new approach to wildfire risk. At a two-day gathering in Brussels last week, over 150 experts from across Europe came together to launch the proposal for an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy.

RASTOOL-DoS is pleased to announce its first Online Information Day, taking place on 6 June 2025, aimed at fostering awareness and dialogue around the role of satellite interferometry in disaster risk management (DRM) and introducing the project’s objectives to a broader community of stakeholders.

Since February 2022, the war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes, with many seeking safety in neighbouring countries. In response to this unfolding humanitarian crisis, young Scouts across Europe were among the first to act. This story collection brings together eight personal testimonies—powerful reflections from Scouts who dedicated themselves to the response.

The Horizon Europe work programmes have been published; hundreds of millions of euros available for preparedness-focused research.

The fifth Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network Series explored youth engagement in emergency preparedness, highlighting how youth programmes, like Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps (ESC), help young people build crucial skills to manage hazards and crises effectively.

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.

Impact's And Response Options regarding low Sulphur marine fuel oil Spills.

Early warning Demonstration of pan-European rainfall-induced impact forecasts.

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