Latest news and events

Call Launched for Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management
Funding call for disaster risk management actions is now open for submission. The closing date for applications is 21 April 2026. This call aims to improve disaster risk management and crisis management at national/sub-national level, while promoting coherence between national and European programmes and policies, with due consideration of climate risks and other hazards and threats.
News22 January 2026Disaster Risk Management

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

New Commission report on disaster risk management and resilience
The European Commission has published a new report on 'Advancing risk management and resilience-building in Europe', accompanied by a detailed Staff Working Document (SWD). The report marks the first progress report on the implementation of the Union Disaster Resilience Goals (DRGs) and the second update on preventing and managing disaster risk under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).
19 January 2026News 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
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.




