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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

💉 How can Europe ensure vaccine production is ready for the next health emergency? #EUFAB reserves vaccine manufacturing capacity that can be activated in a crisis, in cooperation with HaDEA.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

Four training seminars, three webinars, two simulation exercises, more than 300 professionals trained. Last week in Brussels, the SUNSHINE project closed with a final exercise on using Copernicus Emergency and other EU Space services in a realistic crisis scenario.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

How can AI help assess damage after earthquakes and storms? From 10 to 12 November, the Copernicus Emergency team will host a workshop on AI methods for detecting building damage from satellite imagery. The programme includes presentations, technical sessions, discussions and hands-on exercises.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

From flash floods and wildfires to droughts and landslides, understanding where hazards occur and what may be exposed plays a key role in reducing disaster risk. Copernicus Emergency helps national and local authorities reduce disaster impacts and build safer, more resilient communities. #DRRDay

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction reminds us that preparing together is itself a risk mitigation strategy. In Uzbekistan, 400+ responders rehearsed a chemical and radiological attack on a packed stadium so they're ready when every second counts. link.europa.eu/YRbDbj

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

A market survey is open for the next Copernicus Emergency Hydrological Forecast Centre – Computation contract. The centre executes the flood forecasts of the EU’s European and Global Flood Awareness Systems and hosts their data platforms. Survey input will help shape the call for tender.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

Europe's 2026 wildfire season began early, after the warmest June on record in Western Europe. 2026 has already become the second most active year on record for wildfire-related activations of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, surpassed only by 2022.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

A new EU programme, “Still, We Rise” has launched! It will strengthen women’s leadership, protection & meaningful participation in peacebuilding, governance & transitional justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Palestine & Syria. This is #EUForeignPolicy in action!

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

A call for tender is open for the Copernicus Emergency Hydrological and Meteorological Data Collection Centres. The centres support the Copernicus flood early warning and monitoring activities by collecting, quality-controlling and processing in situ observations. Deadline: 11 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

Who can request a Copernicus Emergency Mapping activation for support in disaster preparedness, management or recovery? Activation requests come from Authorised Users: National Focal Points, EC services, and the EU External Action Service. Other organisations need to go through them.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

A new policy brief examines how heat waves and droughts affect regional economies across the EU, also using Copernicus Emergency data. Agriculture is the most affected sector, but industry is not immune. Low river flows limit water availability, inland navigation and energy production.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 05/10/2026

No health preparedness without industry. On 23-24 Nov #HERAIndustryDays returns to Brussels, bringing together industry, policymakers & international partners. 💊 Medical countermeasures 🤝 Funding opportunities 🔗 Security of supply 💡 Innovation Be part of the conversation 👉 heraindustrydays.eu

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

The latest drought monitoring report for Europe is out. By late August, drought conditions affected much of Europe, driven mainly by prolonged rainfall deficits. See how conditions evolved from early August to mid-September.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Improved meteorological data helps monitor floods and wildfires. In 2025, Copernicus Emergency collected real-time data from about 26 900 stations and 41 providers. An improved database configuration now enhances products of the EU Flood Awareness System and EU Forest Fire Information System.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

This summer, the EU's Copernicus Emergency Rapid Mapping was activated 46 times to analyse the impact of disasters, from wildfires to floods. Wildfires alone accounted for 39 activations. Work also continued on four Risk and Recovery Mapping activations, helping authorities prepare and recover.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

On #WorldMaritimeDay, we remember why protecting the ocean matters. When the MT Terra Nova capsized in Manila Bay in 2024, the EU's Copernicus Emergency was activated on the same day. Over the following hours, satellite images were turned into maps tracking the oil spill as it moved across the bay.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

After Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka in November 2025, the EU supported local authorities during the recovery phase. Copernicus Emergency measured three years of ground movement in Matale and Kandy to spot areas at risk of landslides, helping authorities prioritise field checks.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

Registration is open for the #HERAIndustryDays2026! 📅 23-24 November 📍 Brussels Two days to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities and connect with others working on health preparedness. 🔗👉 Register now: shorturl.at/Ble6S

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

On the International Day of Peace, we reaffirm our commitment to peace worldwide. From peacebuilding to crisis response, the #EU is at the core of peace & security efforts. We are putting #EUForeignPolicy into action for more peaceful & safer world. #PeaceDay

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

Weekly Europe wildfire update Since the beginning of the year: - 2 056 fires detected - 672 012 ha burnt - 29.18 Mt CO₂ emitted The latest Copernicus EFFIS forecast for 17-23 September foresees unusual conditions across France, the Iberian Peninsula and south-eastern Europe.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

💧 2025 was one of the driest years for global river flows in 35 years. The latest @wmo-global.bsky.social report draws on data from multiple sources, including the EU Copernicus GloFAS, to assess global water resources and identify regions facing water scarcity and flood risk.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Flash floods are becoming a growing challenge across Europe. Copernicus helps local authorities increase their preparedness. In the Rosenheim district, Germany, mapping products identified warning times before inundation for individual buildings and estimated maximum flood depths across the area.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

📢 Applications are open! We are looking for new members to join the Civil Society Forum, a sub-group of the DG HERA Advisory Forum. Patients, consumers, healthcare professionals & their representatives are invited to apply. 🗓️DDL: 30 Sept 17:00h 👉 🔗 link.europa.eu/N9JJNx

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

A chemical or radiological incident at an airport: who responds first, and do they know their role? Mongolia & the EU trained 50+ first responders in a realistic CBRN field drill to find out and to strengthen the response chain. This is #EUForeignPolicy in action!

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

Weekly Europe wildfire update Since the beginning of the year: - 1 996 fires detected - 656 859 ha burnt - 28.08 Mt CO₂ emitted The Copernicus EFFIS forecast for 10-16 September shows unusual conditions from the Pyrenees across southern France and Germany, then to southern Italy and the Balkans.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

Save the date for the State of the European Union #SOTEU on 16 September 2026! The @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will deliver her annual address, setting out priorities for the year ahead. Discover more → link.europa.eu/xRM4FD

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

🔵What if Europe suddenly needs millions of vaccines, treatments or diagnostics? #COVID19 showed why #EU needs better tools to procure medical countermeasures together. A new 🇪🇺 Handbook brings the tools and lessons learned to act faster and more effectively when they are needed.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Wildfire activity in Europe places sustained pressure on emergency management. In the EU, wildfires burnt almost 500 000 hectares in July and August. Copernicus Emergency monitors the areas affected, helping authorities act and assess damage. Each circle = a burnt area of 1 000 hectares or more.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

When disaster strikes, fast and reliable information saves lives. On 10 September, the SUNSHINE project is running a webinar to help civil protection and first responders get hands-on with EU Space for disaster management. 🔗 civil-protection-knowledge-network.europa.eu/events/sunsh...

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 04/09/2026

Following devastating floods, the EU is responding. 🔷 An EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight has landed with 82 tonnes of supplies with @unicef.org 🔷 €500,000 released through @ifrc.org 🔷 🇱🇺, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇻 and 🇳🇴 sending equipment via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. More: link.europa.eu/BDGb4r

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 04/09/2026

How is AI supporting emergency response? From 10 to 12 November, the Copernicus Emergency team will host a workshop on AI methods for detecting building damage from earthquakes and storms. The programme includes presentations, technical sessions, discussions and hands-on exercises.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 03/09/2026

Weekly Europe wildfire update Since the beginning of the year: - 1 919 fires detected - 647 375 ha burnt -️ 27.65 Mt CO₂ emitted The latest Copernicus EFFIS forecast for 3-9 September foresees unusual conditions across the Iberian Peninsula, Central Europe, and the Balkans.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 02/09/2026

EU-funded Arctic cooperation is set to grow! At the #EUArcticForum (Brussels, 1-3 Sept 2026) mayors and municipal representatives from around the Arctic launched their new, expanded, #AMFBRIDGE project, led by @ArcticMayors 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇬🇱 🇮🇸 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 02/09/2026

6 patients & 17 companions from Gaza were medically evacuated to Belgium 🇧🇪 & Romania 🇷🇴 via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, with support from 🇸🇰 🇳🇴 🇯🇴 & @msf.ca and @who.int. In the Strip, health needs remain critical & families continue to struggle. The 🇪🇺 continues to stand with those in need.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 01/09/2026

The EU has acted swiftly to support the wildfire emergency in Serbia. Besides the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Copernicus Emergency has already delivered 40 maps to date. ⬇️ Detail of the grading product over the Kovin-Deliblato Sands area.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 28/08/2026

🦟 How can Europe tackle the growing challenge of mosquito-borne diseases? A new @eurosurveillance.org Perspective paper, co-authored by the @ec.europa.eu, highlights the need for coordinated, science-based vector control across Europe. 👉🔗 tinyurl.com/2rwjndar

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 28/08/2026

Devastating floods have struck Nepal and China, killing over 350 people, with about 1 000 people still missing. The EU Copernicus Emergency has been activated to map the affected areas and support the response. ⬇️ Detail of the grading product covering Timure

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 28/08/2026

What can Arctic communities achieve when they join forces to tackle urgent challenges? The #EUArcticForum in Brussels, 1-3 Sep 2026 will showcase the results of 3 years of #AURC – from inclusive decision-making to wildfire preparedness.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 27/08/2026

Weekly wildfire update in Europe Since the beginning of the year: - 1 830 fires detected - 632 169 ha burnt -️ 27.10 Mt CO₂ emitted The latest Copernicus EFFIS forecast for 27 August - 2 September highlights unusual conditions across central and eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 27/08/2026

🌐 As Pacific Island nations embrace digital transformation, cybercrime is creating new challenges for governments and communities. Through the EU-funded GLACY-e project, the EU and @coe.int are supporting a practical, Pacific-focused approach to cybercrime legislation and electronic evidence.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 26/08/2026

Drought does not stop at borders, and warning conditions persist across most of Europe. According to the latest Copernicus Emergency drought data, western and eastern Europe are facing the most severe conditions, with several major river basins affected, including the Danube basin.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 25/08/2026

Through the EU-funded Agents of Change project, the EU works with the Governments, industry, young people & the media throughout the region to drive the push for stronger corporate accountability & responsible business practices. This is #EUForeignPolicy in action!

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 25/08/2026

At #COP17, the EU and its partners explored how Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence can be integrated into corporate project lifecycles & prevent land degradation.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 24/08/2026

Fast and reliable testing at scale is critical to contain #Ebola. The 🇪🇺 is procuring €2.5 million worth of laboratory-based PCR tests for donation to @who.int. The tests will strengthen laboratory capacity and support timely detection and faster public health action. 🔗👇 link.europa.eu/6pCfWf

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 21/08/2026

Weekly wildfire update in Europe Since the beginning of the year: - 1 753 fires detected - 616 202 ha burnt -️ 26.06 Mt CO₂ emitted In addition, the latest Copernicus Emergency forecast highlights particularly unusual conditions across large parts of south-eastern Europe from 20 to 26 August.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 20/08/2026

🦟 On #WorldMosquitoDay, take a closer look at the growing challenge of vector-borne diseases in Europe. 🎙️ Listen this podcast episode "Winning the Battle Against Mosquitoes", featuring Professor Henrik Salje. 🎧 link.europa.eu/nwFVFK

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 20/08/2026

While the EU has deployed assistance to Belgium and Spain through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism The EU’s Copernicus Emergency Rapid Mapping service is currently supporting authorities responding to wildfires in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania across 5 activations.

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 18/08/2026

What happens when a chemical & radiological attack strikes a packed stadium? In Samarkand, 400+ responders put Uzbekistan’s crisis response to the test during Exercise Dinamo, practising detection, decontamination & evacuation This is #EUForeignPolicy in action! link.europa.eu/YRbDbj

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 17/08/2026

Indigo Côte d’Ivoire, a long-standing FPI partner, recently received Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026 Prix National d’Excellence for Best Contributor to Peace & Social Cohesion. The EU supports Indigo and Interpeace in building peaceful, inclusive communities. #EUForeignPolicy in action!

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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 14/08/2026

More than 82 500 km² have burnt across the EU-27 since 2006, an area roughly the size of Austria. 2025 recorded the largest burnt area in the period shown. By 12 August, 2026 is already in the fifth place. EU's Copernicus EFFIS monitors wildfire activity and supports preparedness and response.

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