Category: Emergency & Civil Protection Cooperation
EU Managing Body: European Commission (DG ECHO)
Eligibility: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia participate more directly; Kosovo cooperation is more limited
Sector Focus: Disaster preparedness, emergency response
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism strengthens cooperation in disaster preparedness, prevention and emergency response. It supports coordinated assistance during natural and man-made disasters.
Who can apply & participate?
National authorities, emergency services, civil protection institutions