Title
Strategic crisis management in the European Union: Evidence Review Report
Author
Comes, M. (TU Delft Transport and Logistics) 
Alexander, David
Boin, Arjen
Eckert, Claudia
Elmqvist, Thomas
Fochesato, Mattia
Helbing, Dirk
Latusek-Jurczak, Dominika
Lauta, Kristian
Meriläinen, Eija
Nikkari, Simo
Papadimitratos, Panos
Renn, Ortwin
Rios Insua, David
Rizza, Caroline
Zio, Enrico
Date
2022
Abstract
The evidence review report from SAPEA presents the latest scientific evidence on the subject of crisis management, and evidence-based policy options for action.
The European Union is confronted with an increasing number of crises with growing complexity. Their effects can cascade and ripple to all parts of society, the economy, and the environment. The effects of such crises are not limited to specific geographical regions or sectors of society, and many crises continue indefinitely. Because they last, they overlap and amplify each other.
Decisions made during crises are not only urgent, but have long-lasting consequences. Therefore, strategic crisis management needs to be aligned with broader policy objectives. Using digital tools, guidance and standards can be set for strategic foresight and risk monitoring, to ensure that a longer-term perspective is integrated. Better data preparedness can ensure that information can be shared effectively while respecting privacy and security when a crisis hits.
To address the growing complexity of crises, we need a vision that integrates both risk management and crisis management. Different activities and organisations also need to coordinate: responses on multiple geographical and temporal scales need to be aligned, rather than aiming at the one ‘right’ level. Here, the EU could play an important coordinating role. The EU can also play a role in training decision- and policy-makers to coordinate and manage crises.
Crises amplify existing inequalities, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest — and this can erode trust across society at exactly the time when trust is most needed. New technologies and forms of communication offer ways for citizens to be engaged and empowered. Involving civil society can bring many advantages, producing a better informed, tailored, and localised response.
Subject
Crisis Management
Resilience
Risk Management
Safety
Security
Disaster Management
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.26356/crisismanagement
Publisher
SAPEA, Berlin
ISBN
978-3-9823562-1-1
Part of collection
Institutional Repository
Document type
book
Rights
© 2022 M. Comes, David Alexander, Arjen Boin, Claudia Eckert, Thomas Elmqvist, Mattia Fochesato, Dirk Helbing, Dominika Latusek-Jurczak, Kristian Lauta, Eija Meriläinen, Simo Nikkari, Panos Papadimitratos, Ortwin Renn, David Rios Insua, Caroline Rizza, Enrico Zio