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LIFE Zero Energy Mod: Cutting energy use in mobile buildings
The energy efficiency of temporary shelters used in disaster zones and military bases could soon improve thanks to the work of one LIFE project.
UNESCO's Soichiro Yasukawa on AI for Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
UNESCO’s Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction, Soichiro Yasukawa, on how AI can strengthen inclusive DRR and connect science, policy and implementation.
Responsible AI for Disaster Management: Interview with Professor Tina Comes
Lessons from the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) Rapid Evidence Review.
Prescribed Burning in Portugal: Using Fire to Manage Risk
Marco Pires, Assistant Commander in Portugal’s Civil Protection Special Force, explains how Portugal uses prescribed burning to reduce wildfire risk.
EU MODEX Denmark 2026: European Capacities Training for the Next Disaster
EU MODEX Denmark tested European USAR capacities in a realistic earthquake scenario, strengthening cooperation and interoperability under the UCPM.
OVERWATCH DEMO Test, Abrantes (Portugal)
During the week of 27–31 October, the OVERWATCH Project carried out its live wildfire pilot exercise in Abrantes, Portugal.
📹 VIDEO - OVERWATCH - Web Dashboard Overview 🔴
The OVERWATCH Web Dashboard provides an intuitive web tool for emergency management personnel.
OVERWATCH project at European Space Agency - ESA Living Planet Symposium
OVERWATCH project at European Space Agency - ESA Living Planet Symposium
A year in review: 2025 at the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network
A look back at key civil protection developments in 2025, as covered by the Knowledge Network Platform.
Turning AI innovation into disaster preparedness
On 11 December, Day 1 of the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions took place in Brussels
Training the Trainers
The UCPM is known for its wide range of quality training and development. But have you ever wondered how the trainers and lecturers are trained?
ICEYE: AI-enabled flood intelligence from space
Finland-based ICEYE operates the world’s largest constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, capable of monitoring the Earth’s surface
CARMA: Human–robot symbiosis in disaster response
The focus on human–robot collaboration is central to the CARMA project
ENSOSP: Integrating AI into firefighter training and crisis management
The École Nationale Supérieure des Officiers de Sapeurs-Pompiers (ENSOSP)trains 31,000 professional and volunteer fire and rescue officers
SYNERGISE: Enhancing operational safety through autonomous systems
The SYNERGISE project focuses on improving the operational effectiveness and safety of first responders during complex emergencies.
OroraTech: Detecting and managing wildfires from space
Based in Germany, OroraTech has developed an AI-powered wildfire monitoring platform that combines thermal data from over 25 satellites.
Channels of Resilience: How Media support Europe’s Civil Protection Efforts
Highlights for the Civil Protection Community of the event Channels of Resilience: Media's role in Security and Defence.
EU Science for Preparedness conference
A brief overview of key insights from the EU Science for Preparedness Conference.
EU MODEX Austria tests joint response to a major earthquake
Teams from eight countries trained in Graz to improve coordination and readiness for large-scale earthquake response under the UCPM.