World | EU Civil Protection Mechanism activations in 2023

As shown on the map, in 2023, the number of activations of the mechanism has been 66 (+ 50, see below) which showcases the relevance of the mechanism.

The 66 activations were due to a wide variety of causes, including epidemic/pandemic, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, or the need for consular support, among a total of 14 civil protection emergency categories.

Special attention can be paid to those +50 activations, which refer to Ukraine’s requests for assistance to the ERCC, within the UCPM, active since February 2022 in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.