Launch of the CROSSFLOOD Project: Building Resilience in Post-Conflict Disaster Zones
Today marked the official launch of the CROSSFLOOD project with a successful kick-off meeting in Brussels. This exciting initiative brings together key stakeholders and experts from across Europe to enhance disaster resilience in post-conflict areas by addressing the unique challenges these zones face.Post-conflict regions are often characterized by fragile governance, disrupted social cohesion, weakened infrastructure, […]
Resilience Solutions partners for the ‘Magnitude Project’
A panel discussion convened in Brussels marked the official inauguration of a series of events leading up to the extensive EU civil protection exercise named “Magnitude”. Scheduled for October 2024, this exercise will be hosted by Baden-Württemberg, marking a significant milestone as the first German state to undertake such an EU-wide initiative. During the period […]
Resilience Solutions Resch at 8th European Civil Protection Forum
It was wonderful taking part at the 8th European Civil Protection Forum, reconnecting with colleagues and friends. Engaging in enriching discussions & sharing innovative tools – two days well spent #CPForum2024#EUCivilProtection#Resilience#DisasterManagement @eu_echo
Improving international cooperation in disaster management: The large-scale exercise FORMATEX23 in Austria.
Improving international cooperation in crisis situations, FORMATEX23 shows how crucial the application of disaster relief mechanisms at the international level is. The potential release of hazardous substances in the Danube – Europe’s second longest river – could impact up to ten European countries in a worst-case scenario. By testing the activation and implementation of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, different countries had the opportunity to train on how to work together in times of crisis. Conducting such cross-border exercises makes a significant contribution to ensuring that European emergency forces are able to deal with disasters and support the affected populations.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PDEX – JIP A MILESTONE PROJECT
PDEX (Professional Dialogue Exercise), a key project funded by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO) with the aim to strengthen disaster preparedness in the region was successfully completed. Through this important project the first ever large-scale exercise in the Middle East with dozens state actors from Jordan, Israel and Palestine was […]
