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ICPEM's blog is a platform for sharing fresh perspectives, insights, and discussions on civil protection and emergency management. It features thought-provoking articles that challenge current thinking, highlight innovative practices, and explore emerging trends. The blog provides an opportunity for members and experts to contribute their ideas, promote knowledge exchange, and raise awareness of key issues in the field. Regular contributions from professionals and award winners offer valuable content to enhance understanding and drive progress in emergency management practices globally.
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Expect the Unexpected
On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo by a group organized by the Black Hand, a Serbian...
MollieMathurin
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Sun Forecasts: Solar Flares, Geomagnetic Storms, and Radio Black-Outs
When we look at forecasts to plan or consider continuity and emergency management arrangements not all of us think of space weather.
MollieMathurin
May 10, 20244 min read
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Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Emergency Planning Through a 'Whole-of-Society' Approach – Part 1
olicy Foresight webinar on Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Emergency Planning Through a 'Whole-of-Society' Approach.
Stephanie Buller
Mar 28, 20249 min read
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Second National Conference on Societal Resilience: Part 1
On the first day of the conference, we explored two critical themes critical to resilient societies: Leadership and stronger partnerships.
Stephanie Buller
Mar 11, 20245 min read
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Second National Conference on Societal Resilience: Part 2
Day two covered the themes of whole of society collaboration, VCSE partnership, the future of resilience and the next steps.
Stephanie Buller
Mar 11, 20248 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference Day 2 Part 2: The final afternoon, a sector moving from strength to strength to deliver impact (4/4)
Part 4 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to provide insight to those who weren't able to attend.
Stephanie Buller
Jan 5, 20248 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference: Day 2 Part 1 - building on the progress so far (3/4)
Part 3 of 4: An overview of the conference for those that weren't able to attend.
Stephanie Buller
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference - Day 1 Part 2 (2/4)
Part 2 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to enable those who weren’t able to attend to get the benefit of learnings.
Stephanie Buller
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference - Day 1 Part 1 (1/4)
Part 1 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to enable those who weren’t able to attend to feel like they, too, were in the room.
Stephanie Buller
Jan 2, 20245 min read
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Personal Preparedness and Disasters
A general consensus is that in order to survive, individuals will require some degree of self-sufficiency for a period of at least 72...
MollieMathurin
Dec 31, 20233 min read
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Overview of the Local Resilience, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Conference - November 2023
A candid and comprehensive overview of the Local Resilience, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Conference.
Stephanie Buller
Dec 22, 202313 min read
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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition
At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government...
Professor David Alexander
Aug 18, 20234 min read
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NCSR conference one week on, my final reflections
Timely, topical and critically relevant. As many of us will be aware the 2023 IPCC ARG 6 synthesis report for climate change came out...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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Global Developments in Disaster Science and Considerations for Communication
A brilliant report, on recent developments in disaster science by UNDRR (United Nation’s Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) which...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Making 'Whole of Society' Everyone’s Business
This is a fantastic article by Andy Towler for the National Preparedness Commission and certainly worth a read. Andy was a colleague of...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] - Part 5
Day 2 - Chairs opening - Prof. Duncan Shaw A brilliant overview of the NCSR journey so far this last year - The production of the...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] - Part 9
Positioning resilience as a strategic partnership endeavour - Day 2 afternoon panel David Norris identified a number of key issues; 1....
Stephanie Buller
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] - Part 8
The role of NCSR+ in supporting local delivery of the national ambition set out in the UKGRF Panelists- Chris Scott, Becky...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] - Part 4
Reflections from day 1 and looking ahead to day 2 Really excited for day 2 of the NCSR+ conference, where today we move the discussion...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] - Part 6
The national ambition for resilience: Cabinet Office - Mary Jones - Resilience Directorate Key notes A complex and volatile environment...
Stephanie Buller
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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