Information and collaboration hub
The online platform of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network serves as an information and collaboration hub for the civil protection and disaster risk management community in Europe. Whether you are practitioner, researcher, policy maker or volunteer, in this section you will find something for yourself: sectoral news, events of importance to the community and stories from the frontlines giving more visibility to the important work of the community members.
News
UCPM developments, legislative and policy updates, news from the Member States and project community, and much more.
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Stories
Community testimonials promoting civil protection and disaster risk management policies and practices across Europe.
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Events
Conferences, seminars, workshops, project and networking events for the civil protection and disaster risk management community.
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Disaster Preparedness for DG ECHO Humanitarian Aid funded operations
Comprehensive training on disaster preparedness within DG ECHO funded humanitarian operations. Training focused on disaster preparedness within DG ECHO funded humanitarian actions. Covers international and EU policy frameworks, key concepts, and the importance of a multi-risk informed approach.
News13 February 2026Training
Responsible AI for Disaster Management: An interview with Full Professor Tina Comes
Professor Tina Comes reflects on the findings of the Scientific Advice Mechanism Rapid Evidence Review Report on AI in Emergency and Crisis Management. She explains how AI can support Disaster Risk Management and what is needed to ensure its reliable, ethical, and accountable application.
News4 February 2026AI in Disaster Risk Management
Call Launched for Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management
Funding call for disaster risk management actions is now open for submission. The closing date for applications is 21 April 2026. This call aims to improve disaster risk management and crisis management at national/sub-national level, while promoting coherence between national and European programmes and policies, with due consideration of climate risks and other hazards and threats.
News22 January 2026Disaster Risk Management
Flash News from the Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre
A round up of the latest insights and innovations in disaster risk management.
NewsDRMKC
Our latest UCPKN newsletter is out now!
The quarterly UCPKN Newsletter is full of UCPM-related news, updates from the Community and information on upcoming events, learning opportunities and new resources in the field of civil protection and disaster risk management.
NewsUCPKN Newsletter
EU-LAC Partnership on Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management
A collection of newsletters which include content on the EU's partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean on disaster preparedness and risk management.
EU-LAC Newsletters