Have you ever wondered what happens when disaster strikes, or a humanitarian crisis arises? EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid experts and partners are there to deliver life-saving aid in these critical situations.
To take you behind the scenes, we’ve partnered up with podcasts in France, Italy and Spain. Through the #EUSolidarityTalks, you’ll hear from podcast hosts and their special guests as they discuss topics such as: preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks as well as the EU’s preparations ahead of the wildfire season and response to humanitarian crises around the world.
Our experts will share their personal stories and insights, giving you a glimpse into the challenges they face working on the frontline of emergency and humanitarian response, delivering assistance when failing is not an option.
Listen to the #EUSolidarityTalks below and discover more about the EU’s response to complex crises.
The EU’s preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks
Many everyday items, such as household cleaning products, agricultural fertilisers, and hospital equipment using radioactive sources, play a vital role in our daily lives. However, if mishandled, they can all potentially lead to CBRN incidents. When used safely, these products and materials bring benefits to human health, the environment and the global economy. However, if not handled properly, CBRN agents can trigger a public emergency.
The EU is working to prepare and coordinate with Member States to mitigate these risks. Although CBRN risks have a low probability of occurrence, their potential impact is high. They require specific protective equipment, detection and decontamination procedures, and medical countermeasures. Response teams who deal with these risks are trained to handle a wide range of scenarios, including chemical hazards, pathogens, toxins, and radioactive sources.
To learn more about the EU’s efforts to mitigate the risks of CBRN incidents, listen to our experts as they discuss the European Union’s risk mitigation measures and response strategies against such potential incidents.
Featured podcast: Programme B
In this episode of the French podcast Programme B by Binge Audio, our CBRN programme manager Dr Antonella Cavallo discusses the EU’s preparedness and the latest efforts in keeping the population safe from CBRN risks.
Revista 5W
Every month Spanish magazine Revista 5W publishes a deep-dive podcast episode. In this edition, they speak with Ida Cosentino about the EU’s CBRN preparedness efforts and the development of the rescEU CBRN/medical capabilities and strategic stockpiles.
Globally Focus: Impact
Globally Focus: Impact by Will Media and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies aims to decode today’s complex world. In this episode, the podcasters speak to the rescEU CBRN programme manager Dr Antonella Cavallo about the EU’s preparedness against the risks posed by CBRN materials.
Podcasts 2024
In 2024, our experts talked about the EU medical evacuations from Ukraine, the European Union’s response to climate-change related emergencies, as well as the EU response to health emergencies and disaster preparedness at the heart of EU humanitarian aid.
