The Civil Protection Forum – Towards a more resilient society brought together over 800 participants to consider how we can enhance Europe's resilience. Participants discussed topics from prevention via the future of the European Civil Protection Mechanism to the governance of European disaster management. An exhibition of training centres, international partners and innovative technologies enabled stakeholders to become familiar with different projects and organisations involved in civil protection.  Outside, specialist civil protection modules and an earthquake simulator offered a hands-on experience of civil protection equipment and what teams are up against. The seminars and debates offered a wealth of ideas for further work and European Civil Protection will benefit from this in the coming years.

Contact: env-civil-protection-forum@ec.europa.eu