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In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards.
29 April 2024
Reports and booksAvalancheCold WaveDroughtEarthquakeFloodHeatwaveLandslideVolcanogenicWildfiresWindGlobal
This paper introduces the Combined Drought Indicator dataset, a collection of raster maps generated by the European Drought Observatory.
11 March 2026
Research papersDroughtPreventionClimate change
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.
6 November 2024
HighlightedResearch papersCase studiesReports and booksDroughtResponseGlobalSituational awarenessClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
A new index (IDR3) is introduced to measure how fast droughts develop globally, improving early detection and forecasting of rapid-onset droughts.
25 March 2026
Research papersDroughtClimate change
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.
Online
Workshop
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.
Online
Climate change adaptation strategies in Asturias, Spain, in three pilot sites
24 September 2024
Good practices and lessons learntDroughtFloodHeatwaveSoil ErosionWindPreventionSpainRisk reduction & assessmentClimate change
Document considers impact of cyclones and drought upon farming and fishing communities in Fiji.
20 March 2024
Case studiesDroughtTropical CyclonePreparednessRecoveryResponseGlobalMaritimeRisk reduction & assessmentClimate change
Severe droughts affected many regions in Africa in April 2025; this analytical report provides an analysis of the situation.
11 March 2026
Research papersDroughtRisk awareness & communicationClimate change
Drought conditions are affecting large parts of eastern and southern Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region, and the Baltic countries.
16 March 2026
Research papersDroughtRecoveryClimate change
Analytical report by the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC) which provides new data on drought in Europe, up to 18/07/2024
2 August 2024
HighlightedReports and booksDroughtEnvironmentalPreparednessPreventionResponseGlobalall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightSituational awarenessClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
In June 2025, drought conditions affected large parts of Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, Northern Africa and the Middle East.
25 March 2026
Reports and booksDroughtClimate change
Analysis of drought conditions that are affecting large parts of central and northern Europe as well as northern Africa.
25 March 2026
Reports and booksDroughtClimate change
Drought conditions have affected large parts of south-eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea since early 2025.
25 March 2026
Reports and booksDrought
GDO Analytical Report: Drought conditions affect large parts of south-eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea since early 2025.
25 March 2026
Reports and booksDroughtClimate change
This study aims to map the evolution and interdisciplinarity of drought research over time and across regions, offering insights for decision-makers.
11 March 2026
Research papersDroughtPrevention
Drought risks are escalating globally, yet efforts to address them remain largely insufficient.
11 March 2026
Reports and booksDrought
A Proactive Approach to Managing Drought Risk
22 January 2025
Reports and booksDroughtFood SafetyPreparednessPreventionGlobalResilienceClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
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
24 September 2024
Good practices and lessons learntDroughtFloodHeatwaveInsect InfestationMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsWildfiresWindPreparednessPreventionItalyRisk reduction & assessmentClimate change
This policy brief focuses on how to tackle severe heat in cities and provides recommendations, best practices and analytical tools.
17 April 2025
Good practices and lessons learntPolicies and plansDroughtEnvironmentalHeatwavePreparednessResponseall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightNature-Based SolutionsClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
The European Drought Risk Atlas aims to better understand, estimate and map drought risks in the EU.
29 April 2024
Reports and booksDesertificationDroughtall Europe/EURisk awareness & communicationSituational awarenessClimate changeEnvironmental degradation
This document offers a global snapshot of drought and its impacts worldwide.
29 April 2024
HighlightedReports and booksDroughtGlobalRisk reduction & assessmentEnvironmental degradation