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In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards.
This paper introduces the Combined Drought Indicator dataset, a collection of raster maps generated by the European Drought Observatory.
A joint DG HOME and DG ECHO workshop sought to increase cooperation on innovation procurement of new technologies in wildfire preparedness.
This study explores the suitability of different drought descriptions for wildfires under various humid temperate climates in Japan.
A new index (IDR3) is introduced to measure how fast droughts develop globally, improving early detection and forecasting of rapid-onset droughts.
A half-day online workshop to discuss CENTAUR's latest developments as well as global challenges such as food and water security, and urban floods.
On 11 April 2025, the CENTAUR Horizon Europe project hosted an online meeting with Advisory Board members.
Attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the project, including the CLIMAAX Handbook and the Open Call with the opportunities it offers.
Climate change adaptation strategies in Asturias, Spain, in three pilot sites
DARE will launch its first operational trial in France to test digital tools and procedures for coordinated cross-border wildfire response.
Document considers impact of cyclones and drought upon farming and fishing communities in Fiji.
Severe droughts affected many regions in Africa in April 2025; this analytical report provides an analysis of the situation.
Drought conditions are affecting large parts of eastern and southern Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region, and the Baltic countries.
Analytical report by the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC) which provides new data on drought in Europe, up to 18/07/2024
Analysis of drought conditions that are affecting large parts of central and northern Europe as well as northern Africa.
In June 2025, drought conditions affected large parts of Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, Northern Africa and the Middle East.
Drought conditions have affected large parts of south-eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea since early 2025.
GDO Analytical Report: Drought conditions affect large parts of south-eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea since early 2025.
This study aims to map the evolution and interdisciplinarity of drought research over time and across regions, offering insights for decision-makers.
Drought risks are escalating globally, yet efforts to address them remain largely insufficient.
A Proactive Approach to Managing Drought Risk
Seven months after the EU agreement with Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen cooperation on disaster risk management, where are we now?
Climate change adaption in Apulia by etablishing a coordination adaptation group
This policy brief focuses on how to tackle severe heat in cities and provides recommendations, best practices and analytical tools.
The European Drought Risk Atlas aims to better understand, estimate and map drought risks in the EU.