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RSSCommissioner Lenarčič to present EU-funded ‘Futureproof-IE' report during Ireland visit
The report focuses on Ireland's implementation of the EU Disaster Resilience Goals. Its main goal is to strengthen Ireland's risk assessment methodology, integrating foresight and forecasting into it to better assess emergent risks.
EU provides €600 million to strengthen rescEU firefighting fleet
The Commission is financing the purchase of new firefighting planes to increase the aerial firefighting capacity of rescEU, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism's strategic crisis response reserve.
European Humanitarian Forum announces pledges of over €7.7 billion for global crises
The third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum concluded today in Brussels, co-organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the EU.
Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on famine in Gaza
5 months into the Gaza crisis, the results of the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment released today indicate the unfolding of the worst possible forecast for Gaza.
EU, France and Germany announce International Humanitarian Conference to support Sudan
The SOM is an opportunity for partners to provide an overview of the devastating humanitarian situation in Sudan and neighbouring countries and the response so far, as well as reiterate urgent calls for the respect of International Humanitarian Law.
European Humanitarian Forum will gather international decision-makers in Brussels to tackle major global crises
This year's Forum will focus on 2 thematic strands: ‘Funding gap and prioritisation' and ‘Forgotten crises and fragile humanitarian environments.'
EU allocates €20 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Haiti
The funding will help humanitarian partners to address the most urgent needs of the population, in terms of protection, food assistance, nutrition, water and sanitation and healthcare. A specific allocation will support education in emergencies.
EU provides an initial humanitarian aid of €70 million for Africa's Great Lakes region
As the Great Lakes region of Africa is suffering from major humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural disasters, the Commission is announcing new humanitarian aid worth almost €70 million.
Commissioner Lenarčič is in Germany to welcome the 1000th Ukrainian patient evacuated to the country
In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU established a medical evacuation scheme in March 2022. As of today, 3,156 Ukrainian patients, either critically ill or wounded in the war, have been transported to hospitals across 22 European countries.
Joint Statement endorsing the activation of a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza
The European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom have issued the following statement endorsing the activation of a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza.