disaster preparedness

Reflections on reducing wildfire disaster risks

Source(s): United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) UNDRR Wildfire risk has been increasing over the past quarter century as temperatures rise, precipitation decreases (including snow droughts), heatwave seasons grow longer, competition for forest resources intensifies, and wildlands are degraded. Munich Re has estimated that over the period 2015-2024 the world incurred USD 136 billion in […]

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A year in review: 2025 at the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network

2025 was a demanding year for civil protection in Europe. Climate-related disasters continued to increase, while geopolitical and security challenges persisted. As a result, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) was activated 64 times this year. Throughout the year, the Knowledge Network Platform reflected this work, covering policy developments, training activities, peer learning and innovation. Interest in

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How can AI strengthen disaster preparedness in Europe?

From 16 to 18 June 2025, the European Commission held the AI for Preparedness workshop, gathering experts from public institutions, research, industry, and civil protection to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance disaster risk management (DRM) in line with the EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy (PUS). Day 1: Strategic foundations Opening the event, Deputy

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