EU in Emergencies

Europe has been affected by intense and record-breaking heatwaves in southern Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Türkiye, Cyprus, and parts of southern Italy. How do we know this? Thanks to the European Drought Observatory of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service. It provides critical drought information and early warnings to help communities and decision-makers stay informed and prepared. Take a closer look at the map below and check the latest drought analysis from our colleagues at the EU Science, Research and Innovation: → https://europa.eu/!TqmMcp

📢 Are you a journalist interested in humanitarian affairs? Join us on a media trip to Pakistan from 21 to 25 October 2024. You will visit EU-funded projects focused on disaster preparedness and support for displaced populations. Key highlights: 🔷 Visit disaster preparedness activities, such as early warning systems, 🔷 Visit Afghan refugee settlements and learn about the legal assistance and other services provided to them, 🔷 Interview people benefiting from these projects and humanitarian partners. 📅 Apply by: 1 August 2024, 10:00 (CET) - https://europa.eu/!4WFqTm Don't miss this chance to cover impactful stories and witness the crucial humanitarian efforts on the ground. #Pakistan #EUHumanitarianAid

We are running a pilot programmatic partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC. Never heard of it? It is an innovative and ambitious 3-year partnership between the IFRC, 36 of its member National Societies, and the European Commission. The programme tests a new model for humanitarian partnership, aiming to achieve: - More strategic support with flexible, longer-term, and predictable funding - Better efficiency - Empowerment of local organisations By teaming up, we strengthen resilience and provide timely assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Together, we are #StrongerFasterSafer.

Can grazing be used in wildfire prevention? 🌾🐄 Yes, it can! Research shows that when livestock - such as cattle, sheep or goats - graze, they eat grasses and shrubs that would otherwise serve as fuel for fires. This creates breaks in the vegetation and areas with shorter, less dense vegetation, which can slow down the spread of fires. Grazing can also lead to changes in the plant community that grow, favouring those that are less likely to catch fire, and contributes to ecosystem recovery following fires. See examples and learn how EU countries and regions can benefit → https://europa.eu/!yq6Nxr #WildfirePrevention #EUCivilProtection © V&P Photo Studio - stock.adobe.com

Europe is once again joining forces to fight wildfires. ⁣ Following the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism by North Macedonia and Bulgaria, five countries have offered their firefighting support.⁣ ⁣ North Macedonia is receiving 1 helicopter from Serbia, 2 helicopters from Slovenia, 2 aircrafts and 1 helicopter from Türkiye, and 1 aircraft from the rescEU firefighting fleet from Croatia.⁣ ⁣ Bulgaria is also receiving 2 helicopters from Czechia, one of them from the rescEU firefighting fleet.⁣ ⁣ Find out more → https://europa.eu/!qQwfwY ⁣ 🇧🇬🇲🇰 🤝 🇷🇸🇸🇮🇹🇷🇭🇷🇨🇿⁣ ⁣ #EUCivilProtection #rescEU #Wildfires⁣ ⁣ Archive image © French Fire Department | SDIS33 – All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions.

Today, 15 July, is the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. The day honours those lost to and affected by the climate crisis, and serves as an important call to action. From heatwaves, droughts or floods to coastal erosion from rising sea levels, the consequences of climate change will affect everyone. Therefore, preparing our homes, infrastructure, economy and health systems for climate change will help us save lives and protect communities. The EU is acting to cut climate-warming emissions and manage the growing risks driven by climate change by: 🔹 Stationing response crews across Europe to help with climate disasters, 🔹 Launching early-warning systems to detect extreme weather events, 🔹 Preparing and adapting our cities to the consequences of climate change,  🔹 Training more medical professionals on climate-related health issues, 🔹 And more.   Read today's announcement → https://europa.eu/!nxwp8x And follow EU Environment and Climate for regular updates on the EU's climate action. #ClimateCrisis #Climate

Gathering for a family meal. Planting seeds for a sustainable life. Bonding over the stove with loved ones. These experiences, which many often take for granted, are mere dreams for millions of people around the world experiencing acute food insecurity. These millions of people have been deprived of this basic human right by conflicts, recurring and more extreme natural hazards, and economic crises. The European Union's #FeedingHope campaign aims to give them a voice, explain the root causes of hunger across the globe, and show why humanitarian food assistance matters today more than ever before. Find out more → europa.eu/!J7CNHj

Following a request for assistance from Albania through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Greece has sent four planes to help tackle wildfires in the Dropull municipality. “Wildfires know no borders. The EU has mobilised firefighting airplanes from Greece to support the local first responders in Albania in their fight against the wildfires. We stand ready to further support Albania if needed,” said Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič. The situation on the ground has shown signs of improvement overnight, but the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre continues to closely monitor the situation in case further support is needed. This is European solidarity in action. 🇦🇱🇬🇷🇪🇺🤝 Read the headline → europa.eu/!hGwJnq #EUSolidarity #EUCivilProtection #Wildfires

Last June was the warmest on record according to our colleagues from Copernicus ECMWF. During that period we at Copernicus Emergency prepared several maps to support multiple #emergencies, particularly 3 #wildfires in Greece. Check some of the maps we prepared using 🛰️ satellite imagery ↓ EU Science, Research and Innovation, EU Space

Do you know what 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in humanitarian aid means? Localisation means empowering local responders in affected countries. This ensures that aid is delivered swiftly and efficiently, placing affected communities at the centre of the response. In times of crisis, local responders are often the first on the scene to provide life-saving help. By prioritising local labour and locally sourced humanitarian supplies, we reinforce the local presence and infrastructure. Stronger collaboration with local actors, including the transfer of knowledge and capacity, can: ☑️Better anticipate the response to a crisis ☑️ Facilitate community-led solutions ☑️ Promote long-term recovery and development This is why the EU works to involve and empower local and national groups in its humanitarian action. Our goal is to ensure that vulnerable people in crisis receive aid that is relevant, timely, and inclusive, and that those who deliver aid are accountable to the affected populations. Together, we can build stronger, more resilient communities. #EUHumanitarianAid