Latest news and events

New! All EU Disaster Risk Management funding opportunities in one place
A new consolidated overview of EU funding opportunities for Disaster Risk Management is now available on the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network.
News14 January 2025EU Disaster Risk Management

Flash News from the Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre
A round up of the latest insights and innovations in disaster risk management.
News16 January 2025DRMKC

Youth Volunteering & Preparedness: two interconnected webinars
Jointly organised by SALTO ESC, DG EAC and DG ECHO, the webinars focus on the European Solidarity Corps 2026 Call and its new priority on preparedness.
Event22 January 2026 - 19 February 2026Youth Volunteering

A year in review: 2025 at the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network
A look back at key developments in civil protection in 2025, highlighting major policy milestones, operational challenges and how the Knowledge Network supported preparedness, learning and cooperation across Europe.
Story23 December 2025Year in review

From Strategy to Action: AI Solutions for Resilience to Natural Hazards
The 3rd meeting of the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions, which followed on from the workshop the previous day, focused on turning strategic discussions into practical next steps.
News12 December 2025AI solutions for Resilience to Natural Hazards
Turning AI innovation into disaster preparedness
How can artificial intelligence help save lives before disaster strikes? On 11 December in Brussels, the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions brought together civil protection authorities, scientists and technology experts to explore how AI can strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness—and how innovation can be turned into tools that work on the ground
Story12 December 2025AI in disaster risk management
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.
Featured projects

COLLARIS Network
COLLARIS Network: Collaborative network on unmanned Aerial Systems.

WHO CARES
Increasing Knowledge and Partnerships on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Helpers in Pandemics and Conflicts.

FIRE-RES
Extreme Wildfire Events exceeding control capacity are becoming a major environmental, economic and social threat across the world.




