This leaflet showcases some of the best practices and initiatives presented in the study on investing in disaster resilience at local and regional level and includes recommendations for local and regional authorities aiming to enhance their preparedness and resilience in the face of disasters....
The European Commission, alongside Poland in its role as the current Presidency of the Council of the European Union, jointly hosted the fourth European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels on 19 and 20 May 2025. Gathering more than 2300 participants, the Forum’s high-level discussions, political deba...
This evaluation analyses the suitability of the EIB’s framework loan product in addressing disasters and emergencies. It found that framework loans perform particularly well in the reconstruction phase and are potentially well suited to prevention and preparedness. However, where time is of the ...
This publication presents a comprehensive index assessing climate risk for over 170 countries, distinguishing between physical and transition risks while accounting for adaptation and mitigation capacities. It introduces a robust, data-driven methodology to identify key vulnerabilities and infor...
This report presents an analysis of current and emerging risks in Europe, highlighting the need for a proactive and coordinated approach to risk anticipation, risk assessment and risk governance. In response to the increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape, the European Commission a...
Over a thousand large forest fires occur every year in the EU, burning more than 350 000 hectares per year on average. We assessed how the Commission and member states used EU funding to address forest fire prevention, preparedness, and restoration in the EU. We found that the Commission had an ...
This study examines the current practices, challenges, and opportunities in disaster loss data collection and management across European Union Member States and Participating States. A survey-based approach was employed to collect data from 23 institutions across 17 countries, encompassing a ran...
