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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.
CP/DRM-related Horizon projects
Mediterranean Wildfire Workshop strengthens regional cooperation
On 25 and 26 November 2025, the 2nd Mediterranean Wildfire Workshop took place in Barcelona.
Meeting Held for Public Institutions
On October 8, 2025, AFAD organized a meeting on "Preparation and Dissemination of Business Continuity Plans.
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.
CP/DRM-related Horizon projects
National health emergency alert and response framework
National health emergency alert and response framework from 2025 developed by the World Health Organisation.
30 October 2025
Guidelines and manualsBiologicalChemicalEnvironmentalGeohazardsMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsSocietalTechnologicalPreventionResponseall Europe/EUHealthChanging security landscapeClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
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 strategy to protect the population in Germany
A political and strategic framework programme for civil protection in Germany from 2010.
22 December 2025
Policies and plansBiologicalChemicalEnvironmentalGeohazardsMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardSocietalTechnologicalPreparednessResponseGermanyAnticipation and foresightEducation & TrainingResilienceRisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessmentChanging security landscapeClimate changeEnvironmental degradationTechnological developments
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.
Non-Contact Real-Time Detection and Monitoring of Microbial Contaminants…
This book chapter presents the RTDM results obtained with two new devices, i.e. the BC-Sense and the H2B-Spectral sensors.
14 October 2025
Reports and booksResearch papersBiologicalFood SafetyPandemics and epidemicsPreventionall Europe/EUHealthClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
Non-Contact, Real-Time Laser-Induced Fluorescence Detection and Monitoring…
This research article presents a new device, the BC-Sense, which allows a rapid and user-friendly RTDM of microbial contamination on various surfaces.
13 October 2025
Research papersBiologicalPreparednessPreventionall Europe/EUHealthRisk reduction & assessmentClimate changeEnvironmental degradationTechnological developmentsUrbanisation
OIZ Regional Managers Consultation Meeting
At the OIZ Regional Managers Consultation Meeting, the topic of disaster resilience for organized industrial zones was discussed.
On the ability to extract MLVA profiles of Vibrio cholerae isolates from…
Paper on MLVAType application, which can accurately predict the MLVA profiles from assembled genomes generated by long-reads ONT sequencers.
9 October 2025
Research papersPandemics and epidemicsall Europe/EUHealthClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
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
Online Informational Meeting Held
An online informational meeting was held on July 25, 2025, with the participation of the Regional Managers of OIZs.
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.
5 February 2026
Reports and booksCold WaveConflictCyber HazardsEarthquakeFloodHeatwaveIndustrial FailureNuclear Plant FailurePandemics and epidemicsPost-ConflictPower Outage/BlackoutTsunamiVolcanogenicWildfiresWindall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightRisk reduction & assessmentChanging security landscapeClimate changeTechnological developments