Latest news and events

SUNSHINE: webinar on how space technology can support emergency management
On 30 October 2025, the SUNSHINE project will hold a free online webinar on how space technology can support emergency management.
Event30 October 2025SUNSHINE

C4T GROUNDWORK Call for Technical Assistance Now Open
The Cohesion for Transitions (C4T) GROUNDWORK initiative has opened a new call to help public authorities implement Cohesion Policy investments under Policy Objective 2, a greener, low-carbon and resilient Europe.
News23 October 2025 C4T GROUNDWORK

Call for Interest – Demonstrate AI for DRM at Global Initiative
Opportunity to have a demo at the expo of the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions (until 2 November).
News 20 October 2025Natural Hazards

Application – International Travel Support to Global Initiative
Opportunity for international travel support to the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions (until 2 November).
News 20 October 2025 AI Solutions

From prevention to recovery: Insights from the TAFF workshop 2025
Wildfires and earthquakes are among Europe’s most serious and costly risks. At a recent TAFF workshop, experts from DG ECHO, the World Bank, and GFDRR explored how the Technical Assistance Financing Facility supports authorities in strengthening disaster prevention and preparedness across Europe.
News17 October 2025TAFF Workshop

Kosovo undergoes a UCPM peer review
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.
Story16 October 2025UCPM peer review
Highlights

Capacity Development
The Knowledge Network Capacity Development pillar aims to connect, promote and strengthen capacity development initiatives relevant to civil protection and disaster management.

Science & Research
Through the Knowledge Network, the scientific community and operational stakeholders in disaster management have a new space to connect and share knowledge.

Civil protection exercises
The exercise programme of the Knowledge Network offers a variety of civil protection exercises to enhance prevention, preparedness and disaster response.







