The 8th European Civil Protection Forum has officially kicked off in Brussels! 🙌
Together, we are charting a path for the future of the
#EUCivilProtection
and shaping a disaster-resilient Union.
Follow live ➡️
#CPForum2024
How are
#HungerHotspots
identified? ➡️Based on forward-looking analysis, the identified hotspot countries/territories are likely to face a significant rise in acute
#foodinsecurity
between June-October 2024.
Check out the hotspots 🔗
Miriam helped her community build back safer and stronger after typhoon Doksuri hit the Philippines last year. 🇵🇭
EU humanitarian funding and
@CAREphl
were there to give a hand, too.
Read Miriam's story. ↓
Today, the
@EU_Commission
and
@TheGCSP
co-organise a high-level conference on "Crisis management in the EU and beyond."
On the agenda:
- Better crisis preparedness and management
- Knowledge sharing to better deal with future risks
Find out more. ↓
In this age of seemingly endless crisis, I am proud that 🇪🇺 continues to keep people safe.
🔴 Delivering successful disaster response via
#EUCivilProtectionMechanism
;
🔴 Growing
#rescEU
strategic reserves;
🔴 And developing a stronger
#crisismanagement
culture in Europe.
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📍
#CERIS
event on Disaster-Resilient Societies kicks off in Brussels
In the next days, participants will discuss how to enhance disaster resilience and support Disaster Risk Reduction policies via local & international cooperation &
#EUSecurityResearch
projects ⤵️
#securityEU
The fires in Guatemala have devastated vast forestland areas, severely impacting the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Peten.
@ConredGuatemala
& the Spanish advisory mission, sent via the
#EUCivilProtection
Mechanism, coordinate firefighter actions at the Peru-Waka Archaeological site.
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Democracy is precious and important – not only for us, but for future generations.
#UseYourVote
to shape the future of our Union.
The moment is now.
🗳️ The
#EUelections2024
begin today, with people in 🇪🇪 and 🇳🇱 casting their votes.
Your vote matters. Your voice matters.
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“Every single disturbance factor has increased in the last decade, so we are really concerned that also, with climate change and the increased extreme events, we will have to face more of these disturbances in the future.”
@marcuslindner_
@efiresilience
A year ago, the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine collapsed, causing suffering for millions already impacted by the war.
The EU and partners were on the ground to provide aid to the people in need.
But the consequences of this tragedy are visible to this day.
#StandWithUkraine
280 characters are not enough for all
#CPForum2024
insights.
But one key takeaway is shining through: we will continue to step up our efforts at all levels to build a stronger and more disaster-resilient Europe.
Thank you for joining and see you at the next edition in 2026! 👋
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What a 48 hours it has been!
Thank you to everyone for making this
#CPForum2024
such a success.
Now, it is time to turn these discussions into action.
The challenges ahead are larger than ever. But I have faith that, together, we can shape a more disaster-resilient, safer 🇪🇺.
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"Communities affected by disasters are very diverse. To serve them best, effectively and with empathy, having diverse response teams is crucial."
- Inger Johanne Tjoflaat at the
#CPForum2024
discussion on advancing equality in European civil protection teams.
We are back at the European Civil Protection Forum for another day of eye-opening plenary talks, interesting discussions, participatory workshops, and much more.
🔴 Follow live here:
Join the conversation online with
#CPForum2024
.
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My congratulations to the winners of the 2024
#EUCivilProtectionMechanism
Medals, acknowledging extraordinary contributions to 🇪🇺 civil protection.
To 🇩🇪 & 🇳🇴 on behalf of 🇪🇺's Medevac operation in🇺🇦.
And to 🇮🇹 civil protection team following floods in Libya.
#CPForum2024
A medal moment at the
#CPForum2024
!
Congratulations for their extraordinary contribution to the
#EUCivilProtection
Mechanism go to:
🎖️🎖️ Norway and Germany on behalf of the medical evacuations operation for Ukraine
🎖️ Italy for their response to the 2023 Libya floods.
In challenging times, collaboration is key. Because only together can we build true disaster resilience.
The first day of the
#CPForum2024
has reconfirmed the
#EUCivilProtection
community's commitment to continuing joining forces against future challenges.
Thank you all! 🙏
Behind the curtains of the
#CPForum2024
plenary rooms, there lies another world of innovative exhibits, high-tech solutions, and VIP guests... 🐕🦺
Knowledge sharing at its best.
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A great first day at
#CPForum2024
, and an important step towards shaping a disaster-resilient Union.
The
#EUCivilProtection
community exemplifies solidarity and collaboration at its best. Thank you for your commitment to making Europe safer in the face of disasters!
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A big thank you to
@eu_echo
for the opportunity to join this wonderful panel on Investing in Prevention ❤️🇪🇺 and share ideas on the way ahead!
#CPForum24