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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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Equal Safety for All: Advancing Inclusive Crisis Preparedness
Since its launch by the United Nations in 1992, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has served as a moment to reflect on the rights, dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities worldwide. It is a moment to reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive society in which preparedness and resilience truly leave no one behind.
News3 December 2025 Inclusive Crisis Preparedness
Sixth Issue of the PROCULTHER-NET Technical Bulletin is out!
This new publication opens with a foreword from the European External Action Service and provides valuable insights for experts working in cultural heritage protection, helping them to better prevent, plan for, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters affecting cultural heritage.
News3 December 2025PROCULTHER-NET
NEAM-COMMITMENT EU Launches Multi-Hazard Workshop on Stromboli
Presentations were delivered, providing a detailed overview of the situation and highlighting and illustrating several key natural and environmental hazards that pose potential risks to the island.
News20 October 2025NEAM-COMMITMENT
Flash News from the Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre
A round up of 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.
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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