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Second Civil Protection Forum

Brussels, 22-23 November 2007 

In times where natural and manmade disasters are on the increase, the debate on how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters never seems to cease. Moreover the adoption of new laws adds flavour to the subject. The Second Civil Protection Forum aims to brought together some 650 people involved or interested in civil protection. The forum provided participants with a platform for the exchange of ideas and an opportunity to meet other people sharing the same interest or profession.

Who was the forum for?

The forum addressed anyone interested in civil protection - other EU institutions; national civil protection authorities; local authorities; municipalities; civil protection intervention teams; staff of operational centres; academics; media and journalists; non-governmental organisations; international, national and local associations; services connected to civil protection such as police forces, health and education services; humanitarian aid organisations; volunteers; and the public at large.

How was it organised?

The forum was held in Brussels. It comprised of three keynote sessions as well as a number of specialised panel sessions. For full details please go to the conference programme page. In addition, the forum featured some 50 exhibitors in indoor facilities and a smaller host of outdoor exhibitors.

Proceedings

Proceedings and audiovisual recordings of the sessions are available on the forum's proceedings page.