Participant's Guide: Effective Application of DRR IT Tools for Hydrometeorlogical Hazards at a Local Level

This participants’ guide aims to offer thorough insights and practical guidance for understanding and effectively managing hydrometeorological hazards. It equips participants with knowledge of innovative solutions aligned with global and regional sustainable development frameworks, fostering resilience. The guide provides relevant background information and subject matter material, offering an extensive overview of contemporary trends, technologies, and collaborative strategies in this domain. These resources empower training participants and practitioners to deepen their understanding of the thematic area and contribute to the formulation of better policies and actions to respond to hydrometeorological hazards, utilising innovative solutions and tools.

This publication was developed by the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South- East Europe (NALAS) within the European Union-funded project COVALEX (Community of Valued Experts in Hydrometeorological and Technological Multi-Hazards).

COVALEX aims to strengthen cooperation and risk management in the face of hydrometeorological events and hydrometeorological multi-hazard events with the goal to bridge the gap between first responders (practitioners), civil protection authorities, municipalities and scientific institutions and to foster their collaboration through integrated and coordinated approaches to mitigate vulnerabilities.

The project is implemented by NALAS in a consortium with the University of A Coruna (Lead partner), CIMA Foundation, Italian Red Cross, Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection and Disaster Competence Network Austria.