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Hybrid Experts in Disaster Risk Management: an Experience of Role Playing in International Evidence for Policy Schools

Published on 11 July 2025
This paper analyses three training courses on the relationship between science and decision-making in DRM and civil protection.
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Hybrid Experts in Disaster Risk Management: an Experience of Role Playing in International Evidence for Policy Schools

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Di Bucci, Daniela, daniela.dibucci@protezionecivile.it; Dolce, Mauro, mauro.dolce@unina.it; Santini, Marzia, Marzia.SANTINI@ec.europa.eu
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11115-025-00816-1
Key points

Three training courses on the relationship between science and decision-making in disaster risk management (DRM) and civil protection. Courses organised by the European Commission in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Masterclass on science for DRM.
Role-playing activity as civil protection Decision-Makers and Scientists within reference scenarios.
In one case, the role of Hybrid Expert was introduced.
The potential positive effect of Hybrid Experts was recognised.

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Geographic focus

all Europe/EU

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Education & Training