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Insights from first UCPM Progress Report on Prevention and Risk Management
The Commission has released the initial progress report on the implementation of Article 6 under the UCPM.
Integral Wildfire Prevention Teams (EPRIF) and inter-institutional…
Presentation provides an overview of wildfires in Spain, looking at data and causes. It highlights the IntegraI Prevention Team's (EPRIF)'s work.
29 April 2024
Case studiesWildfiresPreparednessPreventionResponseSpainall Europe/EURisk reduction & assessmentClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
Interview with Professor Bart van den Hurk
Interview with Professor Bart van den Hurk is Scientific Director at the Deltares Water Knowledge Institute, in Delft.
Key Takeaways from the 1st CENTAUR Online Workshop
On 21 November, we hosted our first Online Workshop with almost 100 participants.
Land-based wildfire prevention
Principles and experiences on managing landscapes, forests and woodlands for safety and resilience in Europe
25 April 2024
Reports and booksWildfiresPreparednessPreventionall Europe/EURisk reduction & assessmentClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
Lebanon country climate and development report
Report that aligns the country’s short-term recovery needs with resilient, low-carbon, long-term development.
30 April 2024
Reports and booksSouthern NeighbourhoodClimate change
Lessons learned from the 2024 fire season in Greece
The 2024 fire season in Greece saw extreme wildfires, record high alerts, and unprecedented firefighting efforts, highlighting shifting wildfire risks
List of selected beneficiaries in the CLIMAAX 1st Open Call
15 July 2024
Risk reduction & assessmentClimate change
Mapping the way forward for scientific needs
The new DRM Science and Planning working group met to discuss emerging topics, such as multi-risk disasters and behavioural insights
MedEWSa
MedEWSa is relevant to the UCPM since it is focused on the development of early warning systems (EWS) across the European-Med- African region.
Select CP/DRM-related Horizon projects
Modelling and Validation of the Derna Dam Break Event
This paper presents an analysis of the dam break, including the modelling of flow discharge and the resulting flooding of Derna.
11 December 2024
Case studiesGood practices and lessons learntFloodRecoveryResponseSituational awarenessClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
Multi-risk assessment in transboundary areas: A framework for harmonized…
Paper presents approach for multi-risk assessment within BORIS project (Cross BOrder RISk assessment for increased prevention and preparedness in EU).
29 August 2024
Research papersPolicies and plansEarthquakeFloodMulti-hazardPreparednessPreventionAustriaItalySloveniaall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightSituational awarenessClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
Myriad-EU: Multi-hazard and sYstemic framework for enhancing Risk-Informed
MYRIAD-EU’s mission is to catalyse a paradigm shift in how risks are currently assessed and managed.
Select CP/DRM-related Horizon projects
Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World
The 3rd International Conference on Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World: Addressing Compound and Multi-Hazard Risk
Amsterdam, NetherlandsFace-to-face
Conference
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience - World Bank presentation 12…
"Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience" presentation during the UCPM Knowledge Series: Nature-Based Solutions for Europe seminar on 12/09/20
12 September 2024
PreparednessPreventionNature-Based SolutionsClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
Nature positive disaster risk reduction solutions
Discussion paper prepared by Suncorp and Natural Hazards Research Australia.
22 January 2025
Reports and booksPreparednessPreventionChanging security landscapeClimate change
Navigating Climate Change in Defence – Climate Risk Management Guide for…
Navigating Climate Change in Defence – Climate Risk Management Guide for Chiefs of Defence Staff
3 July 2024
Reports and booksPreparednessPreventionall Europe/EUClimate change
Navigating New Horizons: A global foresight report on planetary health and…
Report from UNEP which offers insights into evolving environmental and global context.
31 July 2024
Reports and booksAir PollutionChemicalEnvironmentalPandemics and epidemicsPreparednessPreventionGlobalall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
New EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change call for proposals
New Opportunities for Climate Adaptation Projects with €124 M Available for EU Mission
Other
Call (e.g., for proposal, for expression of interest)
New good practice guide on Wildfire Risk Awareness and Communication
Today, the European Commission released a new publication on Wildfire Risk Awareness and Communication: Analysis of good practices.
New VERA Project Deliverable: Identifying Europe’s Vulnerable Cross-Border
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest deliverable, D2.1 Review of Transboundary Areas, marking an important step in the VERA project.
On the cost-effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions for reducing disaster…
Scientific review paper exploring the cost-effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions for reducing disaster risk
12 September 2024
Research papersEnvironmentalMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardPreventionGlobalNature-Based SolutionsRisk reduction & assessmentClimate change
Open Call: European Geosciences Union
The European Geosciences Union currently has an open call for expert members for the Climate Hazard and Risk Task Force.
Operational procedure for multi-temporal assessment of built-up surfaces…
Operational procedure for multi-temporal assessment of built-up surfaces and volumes in the Global Human Settlement Layer R2023A
2 July 2024
Reports and booksClimate change
Outcome Report: Scientific Research Needs Exercise
A scientific research needs assessment was carried out with UCPM Member and Participating States between 6-27 November 2023.
26 April 2024
HighlightedReports and booksCold WaveConflictCyber HazardsEarthquakeFloodHeatwaveIndustrial FailureNuclear Plant FailurePandemics and epidemicsPost-ConflictPower Outage/BlackoutTsunamiVolcanogenicWildfiresWindall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightRisk reduction & assessmentChanging security landscapeClimate changeTechnological developments