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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
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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

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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