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Complete coding sequences of two severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains that were recovered from a naso-pharyngeal swab.
8 October 2025
Research papersPandemics and epidemicsResponseall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightHealthChanging security landscapeClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
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A summary of the lessons learned for preparedness and intervention during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
8 October 2025
Research papersGood practices and lessons learntPandemics and epidemicsPreparednessGermanyItalyall Europe/EUEducation & TrainingHealthChanging security landscapeClimate changeEnvironmental degradationTechnological developmentsUrbanisation
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The B-LiFe mobile laboratory in Piedmont, Italy, was deployed for the surveillance of COVID-19 cases by large-scale testing of first responders.
9 October 2025
Research papersPandemics and epidemicsResponseItalyHealthChanging security landscapeClimate changeEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
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Conference proceedings of the Disaster Research Days 2020
11 December 2024
Research papersEarthquakeMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsTechnologicalPreparednessPreventionRecoveryResponseAlpine regionAustriaall Europe/EUAI, RPAS & remote sensingCritical InfrastructureEducation & TrainingEvacuationRisk reduction & assessmentSituational awareness
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Conference proceedings of the Disaster Research Days 2021
11 December 2024
Research papersEarthquakeMeteorological & HydrologicalPandemics and epidemicsTechnologicalWildfiresPreparednessPreventionRecoveryResponseAlpine regionAustriaall Europe/EUAI, RPAS & remote sensingCritical InfrastructureEducation & TrainingHealthResilienceRisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessmentSituational awareness
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Conference proceedings of the Disaster Research Days 2022
11 December 2024
Research papersMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsTechnologicalPreparednessPreventionRecoveryResponseAlpine regionAustriaall Europe/EUAI, RPAS & remote sensingCritical InfrastructureEducation & TrainingHealthRisk awareness & communicationSituational awareness
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Deliverable of project Learn to Be Resilient (L2BR)
9 December 2024
Good practices and lessons learntGuidelines and manualsEarthquakePandemics and epidemicsPreparednessPreventionRecoveryResponseAnticipation and foresightEducation & TrainingRisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessment
HEUREKA
Civil Protection Knowledge Partnership Platform - Middle East
Knowledge Network Partnership
IPP Project
Increasing Knowledge and Partnerships on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Helpers in Pandemics
Knowledge Network Partnership
Textual logo of the KnowEMS project
Knowledge Network Of Workable Emergency Medical Systems.
Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP)
L2BR
Learn to be Resilient
Knowledge Network Partnership
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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
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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
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Planning MHPSS trainings for helpers: an outline of topics, links to materials of interest as well as suggestions for didactical approaches.
22 January 2025
Training materialGood practices and lessons learntConflictMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsRecoveryResponseall Europe/EUEducation & TrainingChanging security landscapeEnvironmental degradation
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During infectious disease outbreaks or major crises, the JiTT approach can rapidly expand access to critical diagnostic testing and train local staff.
4 November 2025
Research papersBiologicalPandemics and epidemicsPreparednessResponseall Europe/EUEducation & TrainingHealthEnvironmental degradationUrbanisation
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The report summarises the state of relevant science from a European perspective.
29 July 2024
Guidelines and manualsCBRNEChemicalDroughtEarthquakeFloodGeohazardsLandslideMeteorological & HydrologicalMulti-hazardPandemics and epidemicsTropical CycloneTsunamiWildfiresPreparednessPreventionGlobalRisk awareness & communicationRisk reduction & assessmentClimate changeEnvironmental degradation