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In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards.
Course organised by NRAMS from 16-20 March 2026 in Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Registrations are now open. Join us!
Summary of Spain’s first volcanic eruption drill in Garachico (Tenerife, Canary Islands), based on direct participation of VOLCAN Project members.
This paper shares the two exercise phases with a cultural heritage scenario organised in Italy to face the bradyseism phenomenon and volcanic risk.
Italian methodology for managing earthquake debris of cultural significance, with a focus on regulations and operational guidelines.
Seven months after the EU agreement with Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen cooperation on disaster risk management, where are we now?
Field exercises for EU Civil Protection Teams and Technical Assistance Support Teams.
UNICORN develops four Copernicus-based applications to address floods, wildfires and volcanic risks across Greece, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
UNICORN uses Copernicus data and Earth Observation to improve natural hazard forecasting, detection and monitoring.
Presentation of the objectives and methodology of the project, as well as the challenges and needs in volcanic risk management in the Canary Islands.
The NEAM-COMMITMENT project launched its multiple-hazard workshop today on Stromboli Island, advancing tsunami risk mitigation and emergency planning
NEAM-COMMITMENT workshop (Oct 8–9) explored Stromboli’s hazards and supported regional evacuation planning through expert sessions and fieldwork
Held 19–20 Sept 2026, the workshop united authorities and experts to refine Stromboli’s tsunami evacuation maps using science and local insight.
A scientific research needs assessment was carried out with UCPM Member and Participating States between 6-27 November 2023.
Reports and booksCold WaveConflictCyber HazardsEarthquakeFloodHeatwaveIndustrial FailureNuclear Plant FailurePandemics and epidemicsPost-ConflictPower Outage/BlackoutTsunamiVolcanogenicWildfiresWindall Europe/EUAnticipation and foresightRisk reduction & assessmentChanging security landscapeClimate changeTechnological developments
Commission Staff Working Document: Preparing for Mass Burn Casualty Incidents
How can Copernicus satellite data strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response and climate resilience? UNICORN develops innovative solutions.
Volcanic Disaster Risk Management for the Canary Islands
Lucía Sáez Gabarrón, a passionate volcanologist, embarked on her academic journey in Geography and later specialised in Environmental Geology, Disaste