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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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 launches stockpiling strategy to boost crisis preparedness
The strategy aims to ensure Member States can maintain essential goods—including food, water, medicines, and energy supplies—to keep vital societal functions operational during emergencies.
News9 July 2025EU Stockpiling Network
How can AI strengthen disaster preparedness in Europe?
From 16 to 18 June 2025, the European Commission held the AI for Preparedness workshop, gathering experts from public institutions, research, industry, and civil protection to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance disaster risk management (DRM) in line with the EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy (PUS).
News23 June 2025Disaster Risk Management
Role of data, AI and technology in enhancing fire services
The 57th FEU Council meeting in Prague on 14 May highlighted the role of data, AI, and technology in enhancing fire services & improving decisions.
News10 June 2025FEU
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
Hundreds of millions of euros available for preparedness-focused research
The Horizon Europe work programmes have been published; hundreds of millions of euros available for preparedness-focused research.
News14 May 2025Horizon Europe