Kajsa Sjösvärd
On International Women’s day, we spoke to Kajsa Sjösvärd, Team Leader EUCP, Senior Analyst at the Swedish Defence University.
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Esther El Haddad
On the occasion of International Women’s day, we spoke to Esther El Haddad, Deputy Team Leader, Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC).
Scira Menoni
On the occasion of International Women’s day, we spoke to Scira Menoni, Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Seconded National Expert.
Twelve Case Studies
Benchmarking the most frequent disaster-drivers and hazarads, reaction approaches, legal and planning changes resulting from the assessment.
CRISPRO Assessment Tool
CRISPRO produced an online tool to serve crisis managers or organisations dealing with the planning, mitigating risks and measures to reduce disasters
Earthquake response and exercises at the same time
Is it OK to exercise, while earthquake response is ongoing? Yes, we are training and preparing exactly for missions like these!
Next Generation UCPM: Frida Svahn
The future of civil protection in the EU relies on a new generation of experts. Frida Svahn talks about her journey in the field.
Next Generation UCPM: Nerea Martín Raya
The future of civil protection in the EU relies on a new generation of experts. Nerea Martín Raya talks about her journey in the field.
BBK congress Research for Civil Protection
The first scientific congress of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance Germany (BBK) took place in Bonn from 12-14 January.
Next Generation UCPM: Stefan Sošić
The future of civil protection in the EU relies on a new generation of experts. Stefan Sošić talks about his journey in the field.
Spotlight on the Science Pillar
Interview with Dan Chirondojan, the Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) Director for Space, Security and Migration.
EU MODEX Urban Search & Rescue exercise in Tinglev
A very successful Urban Search and Rescue exercise took place in Tinglev (Denmark) from 19 to 23 January.
Happy first anniversary Knowledge Network!
The Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network has just turned one!
Spotlight on CAP funding in disaster prevention
Interview with the European Commission's Silvia Michelini on CAP funding in disaster prevention
Bosnia & Herzegovina and Albania on the UCPM
Views from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania on the UCPM.
UfM Regional Dialogue Platform on Civil Protection
First meeting of the UfM Regional Platform for Dialogue on Civil Protection.
Staff Management Course ends current UCPM training
The UCPM training programme has finished its current cycle and will be back in 2023 with a new-look programme.
EU MODEX Portugal
A testimonial from a Portuguese citizen who observed the EU Module Exercise in Seixal, Portugal.
EU Host Nation Support TTX Amman, Jordan
More than 60 Civil Protection experts from 12 countries brought their experience to the EU Host Nation Support tabletop exercise.
6th Belgian UCPM Experts Day
On 28 October, the Belgian Directorate-General for Civil Protection organised the 6th UCPM Experts’ Day.
Training to respond to burn mass casualty events
Strengthening burn care capacity across Europe for burn mass casualty incidents: UCPM programme Burn Assessment Team training.
EU MODEX Romania tests flood response
When massive flooding overwhelms the capacity of a country to cope, how do international teams come to offer assistance?
ECHO study visit for youth in civil protection
Young civil protection and disaster risk management specialists got an interactive and dynamic introduction to the UCPM.