Science policy interfaces in disaster risk management in the EU: mapping the support provided by science in the EU civil protection mechanism

This research studies how states acquire science-based advice and if existing structures facilitate the space for science-based advice in disaster risk management. The report is based on collection and analysis of publicly available material and covers all the countries included in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in three domains of disaster risk management: policy making, early warning systems and disaster response. The report also presents “smart practice” examples of Science Policy Interfaces in practice that could be transferred to other countries considering institutional and socio-economic context.