On 16^th & 17^th May, CORE partners Universita' di Salerno and PSCE (Public Safety Communication Europe) attended the CERIS European Forum for Risk Governance and Societal Resilience in Toulouse to represent CORE.

The first day of the event focused on the broader theme of ‘Societal Resilience’, with four main topics addressed in the format of panel discussions. Raffaella Russo, from the Unicersity of Salerno intervened under the topic ‘Return of Experiences and R&D Feedback’, presenting the experiences of one of CORE’s project use cases, the flood in the Aude River in France.

During the first day agenda, CORE had also the opportunity to pitch key features of the project as part of the Societal Resilience Cluster stand along its sister projects; the demonstration held during lunchtime, allowed interested audiences to learn more about the different projects.

The event concluded with the second day focusing on ‘Improved Disaster Risk Management and Governance’ where panel discussions alternated exhibitions stands. Participation to the event provided CORE with the opportunity to introduce the project to a broader audience of end-users, practitioners, private sector, and decision-makers.

CORE EU and RickPACC co-funded a session at the 2023 EGU General Assembly

In February 2023, the Commission of the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social committee and the Committee of regions released a communication on the EU Disaster Resilience Goals. The document provides a brief analysis of the challenges and threats that in the last years have highlighted weaknesses in the disaster management system. To respond to increasing number of transboundary risks and threats, the EC has called for a shift in mindset. More specifcially, the Commission has highlighted the need for a multisector, multi-layered and pan-European approach that focuses on assessing current vulnerabilities, anticipating hazards, strengthening preventative measures and focusing on the preparedness of citizens.

On this basis, the Commission has identified the following five resilience goals:

1. Anticipate
2. Prepare
3. Alert
4. Respond
5. Secure

 Within this framework CORE’s mandate plays a pivotal role in generating knowledge and strengthening awareness around societal and organisational aspects that can support better preparedness mechanisms to natural and man-made disasters. 

For more details about the EC Communication, please access THIS LINK