Climate disasters, cyber threats, pandemics and geopolitical instability are no longer distant risks: they are increasingly part of Europe’s everyday reality. Education plays a crucial role in helping children understand these risks and respond with confidence, solidarity and resilience.
This new Eurydice report examines how preparedness education is embedded in early childhood and primary education across Europe. Based on data from the 2025–2026 school year, it analyses how education systems support children in developing essential preparedness skills: from risk awareness to effective cooperation in emergency situations.
The findings show that preparedness is increasingly treated as a core dimension of education. Across Europe, innovative curricular approaches and school-level resilience plans are helping schools anticipate, absorb and respond to unexpected events, while nurturing a new generation that is informed, capable and ready to act