ROADMAP2 - a Framework for identifying and assessing Good Practices in DRM
The ROADMAP2 project has developed a framework for identifying and assessing Good Practices (GPs) in Disaster Risk Management (DRM).
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Wildfire Risk Management Project Clustering Event 2023
The convergence of expertise and innovation in wildfire risk management took centre stage at the Wildfire Risk Management Project (WFRM).
7th Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC) Annual Seminar
On 21 November, the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) hosted the 7th Annual Seminar of the Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC).
Interview with Professor Bart van den Hurk
Interview with Professor Bart van den Hurk is Scientific Director at the Deltares Water Knowledge Institute, in Delft.
Webinar Training on Developing Applications Based on Earth Observation data
PROMPT’s consortium provided support for the training activity on developing applications based on Earth Observation data and deployment.
Host Nation Support
Removing the barriers to the delivery of international assistance during disasters
From globally cascading climate risks to European climate risk assessments
Ahead of the 7th DRMKC Annual Seminar on 21 November, DG ECHO held ‘a Forerunner’ event to look at the findings from two Horizon projects.
First Mechanism Refresher Seminar welcomes participants in Portugal
The first Mechanism Refresher Seminar in a new-look took place on 6-8 November 2023 in Cascais, Portugal.
Stronger Together - Supporting the Future of European Civil Protection
In its second edition, the YCPP 2023 unites young European civil protection professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Standardisation in civil protection – chances, risks and future tasks
In February 2023 the Commission launched its new standardisation strategy, an endeavour with developments for the civil protection community.
Investigating the Role of Citizens' Trust in Emergencies - The CORE Project
“How important is trust in experts and authorities for risk perception and disaster preparedness?”
Have your say!
Have your say!
Copernicus Emergency’s upgraded early warning system for floods
Copernicus Emergency’s upgraded early warning system for floods is ready to support civil protection efforts. Here is how.
Equalisation and disability inclusion in civil protection: Project ‘SEE ME’
The Civil Protection Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia has implemented the project SEE ME.
A summer of disasters – How did the UCPM respond?
The summer of 2023 has seen Europe battered by heatwaves, record-breaking wildfires, and catastrophic floods, often occurring simultaneously.
UCPM Training Programme kicks-off with the UMI course in Italy
Following its launch in July, the new UCPM Training Programme kicked off in September with the Union Mechanism Introduction course (UMI).
EU MODEX Bulgaria - An exercise in the spirit of collaboration
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) exercise in Montana, Bulgaria 2. to 6. October 2023 with a successful IER of HSZAR, MUSAR Hungary.
EU MODEX Medical Exercise in Canakkale, Türkiye
A large-scale EU MODEX Medical exercise took place between 18-22 September in Canakkale, Türkiye.
PROMPT Technical Meeting for Technical Activities in Spain
An internal technical meeting was held in Spain regarding the technical activities
Webinar Abstract 22.09: “Reducing risks by addressing vulnerabilities"
The first COVALEX webinar brought together key actors involved in risk and disaster governance. Including the members of the COVALEX community.
Spotlight on Tsunamis - Ongoing research, funding and opportunities
Interview with Jörn Behrens, professor for numerical methods in geosciences, on the phenomenon of tsunamis, related funding & research opportunities.
Man’s Best Friend: The Unsung Heroes of Disaster Rescue
Rescue dogs, often termed as unsung heroes, play a pivotal role in life-saving missions, especially during disasters and calamities.
PROMPT External Kick-off Meeting Day2 of Day2
The objective was to launch the PROMPT project to the public formally thereby enhancing its visibility, and interact with invited stakeholders.
PROMPT Kick-off Technical Meeting Day1 of Day2
An internal technical meeting was held at Genova, Italy on the 29th of May 2023 in respect of the PROMPT Kick-off meeting as a project's milestone.
Wildfires 2023: reflections from the UCPM deployment to Canada
Firefighters Laura Tierno Patiño and Alberto López Hurtado share the experience of their UCPM deployment to the Canada wildfires.