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European Civil Protection Forum: future role of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
As natural hazards such as forest fires worsen across Europe and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has intensified EU civil protection requests, representatives gathered over 28-29 June for the 7th European Civil Protection Forum.
Brazil: EU releases €500,000 in emergency funds to support people affected by floods
Since mid-May, heavy rains have particularly affected the area of Paraiba, Pernambuco and Alagoas states causing severe damage, landslides, and loss of livelihoods.
Commissioner Lenarčič opens the 7th European Civil Protection Forum
The Forum, organised by the European Commission on 28 and 29 June 2022, will bring together over 700 international representatives from the civil protection and disaster management communities such as civil protection authorities, EU institutions, the scientific community, and the private sector.
What we do
Civil Protection
Civil protection assistance consists of governmental aid delivered in preparation for or immediate aftermath of a disaster in Europe and worldwide.
Humanitarian Aid
The EU provides needs-based humanitarian assistance to the people hit by human-induced disasters and natural hazards with particular attention to the most vulnerable victims.
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Whenever there is a disaster or humanitarian emergency, the EU provides assistance for the affected countries and populations.
Initiatives
Climate change and Environment
The current climate and environmental crisis calls upon a new self-directed approach for the EU to reduce its environmental footprint, including within humanitarian action.
Supporting COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa
The EU launched a humanitarian initiative to ensure that vaccines against COVID-19 would reach the most vulnerable populations living in Africa.