Shared knowledge for action
Welcome to the Knowledge Library
The Knowledge Library is a dedicated space where the Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management community can publish and access resources. It is designed as a place where the community can share knowledge, learn from each other and work together.
Want to contribute to the Knowledge Library? Send your document to ECHO-CP-KNOWLEDGE-NETWORK-PLATFORM@ec.europa.eu or follow guidelines on how to use the interactive dashboard here.
Editorial Guidelines
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Dive into our Documents section for concise and insightful resources. Explore a variety of topics and stay informed with our curated collection.
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Explore diverse topics to spark curiosity and enhance your understanding. Enjoy the journey through our rich collection of resources.
Topical Library areas
Repository of documents on floods, including flood simulation, risk-modelling, adaptation and early warning.
Resources related to preparedness, including Member States' guides to emergency preparedness.
Information on wildfires, including EU response, prevention, lessons learnt and maps.
Resources on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) resilience, including preparedness, reserves, and training.
Resources related to resilience, including strategies, best practices, and case studies in disaster management.
The changing climate, including its impacts, adaptation strategies, and mitigation efforts, will have large effects for civil protection.
Library resource types
An open access repository of research by (and of relevance to) the Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management community.
The latest reports and publications from the Civil Protection community, covering topics such as science, climate change and disaster preparedness.
Legal documentation related to civil protection, including regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Case studies from civil protection partners, including on DG ECHO and Horizon projects.
Good practices and lessons learnt in disaster management, drawn from stakeholders' experiences.
Policies and plans related to civil protection, including national and international frameworks.
Training and exercises in the field of civil protection, including materials from DG ECHO.
Guidelines and manuals related to civil protection, providing practical information and procedures.
Various resources covering a range of topics related to civil protection and disaster risk management.