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COVALEX aims to establish a common and extended community of experts on the experience, geographical coverage and diverse sectoral networks in hydrometeorological multi-hazards events. Science can practically challenge the phenomena, science can practically challenge those phenomena and foster the processes of prevention, preparation and testing. It pools four DG ECHO networks and project-driven first responders communities, mainstreams the evidence- and science-based risk governances and interoperability communications approach to decision-makers, rescue and humanitarian actors. The Community will build capacity by engaging 11 partners from 10 countries and their networked members. Though we bring together, promote and strengthen the capacities and knowledge of experts, decisionmakers, politicians and multipliers as public service providers, media, NGOs. We build a databank of experts that can be further engaged and involved in international and local case studies and events. We bring academia, practitioners, and decision-makers for multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral cooperation to apply scientific knowledge to disaster risk management (DRM), accentuating hydrometeorological and technological driven disasters. Main outputs: pipeline with scenario-based exercises, living-learning content combined with open-source support tools for decision-makers, scientific community events, including hackathons, themed discussions and boost of science for resilience, activated over 200 experts in the COVALEX database, delivered three scenario-based experiences trained over 200 persons, one common framework for engaging all actors, scientists and IT developers for greater use of human-centered scientific approach to resilience and civil protection.

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News

Study on Risk Governance in Europe: Challenges, Key Actors, and Future

Study on hydrometeorological risk governance in Europe, covering challenges, key actors, and future needs to enhance resilience.

COVALEX Hackathon: Improving Data Interoperability In Disaster Management

Join #COVAHACKS24 - an international hackathon which challenges its participants to create an IT-tool for hydrometeorological risks.

Tabletop exercise TTX for organized preventive evacuation

Exercise took place in Tuesday, 28th Μay 2024, 09:00-14:00

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Stories

Webinar Abstract 08.11.24: Early Warning System for forest fires

Methodologies and tools for establishing an Early Warning System for forest fires

Covalex Hackathon: All Together for safer future

The "Event on Hydro-Meteorological Emergencies Risks Derived from Climate Change" took place on April 9-10, 2024. It featured expert speakers and focu

Webinar Abstract 23.11: Impact-Based Forecasting in Humanitarian Operations

On Thursday, September 23, CIMA and CRI, organised a webinar on Impact-Based Forecasting in Humanitarian Operations.

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