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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 newsevents of importance to the community and stories from the frontlines giving more visibility to the important work of the community members.

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UCPM developments, legislative and policy updates, news from the Member States and project community, and much more.
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Community testimonials promoting civil protection and disaster risk management policies and practices across Europe.
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Conferences, seminars, workshops, project and networking events for the civil protection and disaster risk management community.
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European Civil Protection Forum 2024

The 8th European Civil Protection Forum took place in Brussels on 4-5 June 2024.

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Featured:

A civil protection expert during a presentation at the ERCC.
The event brings together experts from the consortium, EU, UCPM, civil protection and cultural heritage authorities, UNESCO, UNDRR and other partners.
News25 March 2026PROCULTHER-NET 2
Solar panels.
The energy efficiency of temporary shelters used in disaster zones and military bases could soon improve thanks to the work of one LIFE project. The LIFE Zero Energy Mod project has developed a modular habitat that can be assembled anywhere in the world without the need for fossil-fuel energy.
News3 March 2026LIFE Zero Energy Mod
Women showing a plan during a workshop.
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
Helicopter and Civil Protection experts during a Full-Scale exercise
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

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