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EO4EU Presentation at “Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of the Mediterranean Region” Event

On 4-5 December 2024, the Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of the Mediterranean Region: Safety, Security, and Climate Crisis Challenges event was held in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Bringing together key stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, the event facilitated discussions on addressing shared regional challenges.

Representatives from the Centre for Security Studies (KEMEA) presented the EO4EU platform, showcasing its potential to transform disaster resilience efforts.

Key insights from the presentation:

• The innovative solutions offered by the EO4EU platform.
• Real-world use cases demonstrating its adaptability.
• The platform’s benefits for civil protection stakeholders.
• A call to action for stakeholders to engage with EO4EU.

The event highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and collective responsibility in tackling safety, security, and climate challenges.

The Centre for Security Studies (KEMEA) participated in NRF 2024, presenting key EU research projects in Emergency Management, Civil Protection, and Critical Infrastructure. During a Special Breakout Session, experts introduced projects such as SILVANUS, Firelogue.eu, DIREKTION, PANTHEON, EO4EU, and FirEUrisk, highlighting their contributions to disaster resilience.  

A dedicated panel discussion on “Wildfires in the Mediterranean Region – International Collaboration for Risk Reduction" brought together specialists from leading initiatives, emphasising the urgency of cross-border cooperation in tackling the increasing wildfire threats. The session concluded with a speech by Maria Panayiotou, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment of Cyprus.  

KEMEA extends its gratitude to CERIDES – Centre of Excellence in Risk and Decision Sciences and the organisers for hosting this important event.