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Central America as a whole has seen record levels of wildfires this year, compounded by a fierce El Niño phenomenon and failing rains.

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
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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.

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.
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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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Community of Valued Experts in Hydro meteorological and Technological Multi-hazards.
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Vulnerable Elements and Risk Assessment.
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Strengthening the Large-Scale Earthquake Resilience of Cyprus by Implementing Joint Planning and Response Operations facilitated by the UCPM.

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