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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
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Civil Protection in the Media

A round up of media stories on civil protection matters which are relevant to our community.

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Highlights

Some of the helicopters involved in the wildfire response in Bulgaria – those mobilised from Czechia, Slovakia and France - are part of the EU’s joint firefighting fleet, rescEU – the EU’s strong tool in the face of disasters.

Capacity Development

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

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COLLARIS Network

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

Increasing Knowledge and Partnerships on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Helpers in Pandemics and Conflicts.
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FIRE-RES

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

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