EU in Emergencies

What happens when rivers around the world start carrying less water? In 2024, we saw it firsthand: droughts got worse, floods hit unevenly, and the water cycle showed real stress. Check some of the key findings from the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate 2024. #CopernicusEmergency #Droughts #Floods

📢 Journalists, join us on a media trip to Bangladesh from 16–21 November 2025! Bangladesh hosts over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar. Most live in the overcrowded camps of Cox’s Bazar, heavily reliant on international aid for survival. During the trip, you will: 🔹 Witness the situation in Cox’s Bazar first-hand 🔹 See how the EU supports humanitarian aid – from food security and health to education, protection, shelter, WASH, and disaster preparedness 🔹 Engage with affected communities and EU partners working on the ground 👉 Apply now for this unique opportunity to report on one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian crises: https://europa.eu/!HFWrwg Deadline: 7 September 2025, 17:00 CET © European Union, 2024

A new record has been set: we are witnessing the worst season ever recorded by the EU Forest Fires Information System in terms of burnt area. While the devastation is unprecedented, the increase in burnt areas has begun to slow compared with previous weeks. Copernicus maps have helped raise situational awareness on the exact location and extent of the fires. Civil protection crews and rescEU aircraft have provided support on the frontlines. Solidarity matters more than ever. #CopernicusEmergency #EUCivilProtection #EUSolidarity #Wildfires

Maritime coordination saves lives. Backed by the EU, agencies across the Indo-Pacific rely on each other to tackle shared crises at sea using the Indo-Pacific Information Sharing platform (IORIS), a neutral, secure and user-friendly digital environment designed to enhance maritime coordination and communication. Launched in 2018 by the EU-funded CRIMARIO II, IORIS currently has over 2,000 users across 50 countries in East Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America. 🌏 Its impact? ·      More than 130 vessels accompanied in the Red Sea ·      8 joint search & rescue (SAR) operations, saving over 60 lives ·      4 piracy incidents addressed ·      2 pollution incidents managed The EU and its partners are making seas safer, together.

The emergence of #mpox in Africa prompted a swift and decisive response from the European Commission.   💉 #TeamEurope was instrumental in the procurement and coordination of #mpox vaccine donations from the #EU to the most affected countries.   Since summer 2024, when the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization declared this emergency, and thanks to collaboration between UNICEF Supply, DG #HERA, and DG #ECHO, more than 288,000 doses have been delivered to six countries: DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Angola, and Sierra Leone 🌍.   These efforts are crucial in stopping the #mpox outbreak and protecting vulnerable populations.   ✈️ 📦 We are also grateful to Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain for their donations and joint commitment to this emergency.   Together, we demonstrate the strength of #EUsolidarity in times of crisis.

Heroes on 4 paws 🐾 Search and rescue dogs save lives when disasters strike. With a sense of smell far beyond machines, they locate people trapped under rubble, snow, or underground. It’s not breed, but character that counts — focus, drive, and trust with their handlers. Together, they work, train, and live side by side for nearly a decade, ready to go where others can’t. On #InternationalDogDay, we honour these extraordinary four-legged heroes. 🧡 © European Union, 2025

With EU funding, the OSCE’s Young Women for Peace (YW4P) Central Asia project is giving young women in Central Asia and Afghanistan the tools, networks, and visibility to lead. By supporting initiatives like #YW4P, the EU helps ensure that youth and women’s voices are not only heard but shape the future of peace and security. #EUForeignPolicy

On this day, 34 years ago, Ukraine declared its independence – a freedom that, from day one, Ukrainians have known comes at a price. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainians have shown the world that freedom is not inherited, but defended – with fierce courage, unimaginable sacrifice, and an unbreakable spirit. Three and a half years of war and loss – but also of resilience, strength, and hope. From the very beginning, the EU has stood firmly with Ukraine – providing vital aid and support where it’s needed most. Watch how we’re helping keep hope alive 👇 💙💛 Happy Independence Day, Ukraine – we will stand by your side for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine #EUHumanitarianAid © European Union, 2025

📢 Are you working on peace mediation? Do you want to bring your insights to a European platform? The 7th edition of the EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (CoP) will take place on 27-28 October, and we are inviting civil society partners to submit session proposals under this year’s theme: Securing peace: Opportunities for peace mediation in a changing landscape. 🌍 Who can apply? Organisations from around the world with experience, innovative approaches, or powerful stories in peace mediation. This is your chance to: ▫️ Share your knowledge and tools ▫️ Spotlight underrepresented voices and successes ▫️ Shape discussions on key issues affecting EU and global peace efforts 📅 Deadline: Proposals accepted until 4 September 2025. ℹ️ About the EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (CoP): Since 2019, the EU CoP on Peace Mediation has been a flagship gathering of policymakers, practitioners, civil society, and experts from around the world - exchanging experiences and building stronger, more inclusive peace mediation practices. 🔗 More details & submission link: https://lnkd.in/gKTYC2hN We look forward to receiving your proposals! #EUForeignPolicy