Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities
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In-person participation is by invitation only. Online participation is open to all.
The Governments of Poland and Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland are pleased to announce this EEA/Norway Grants conference on innovation in disaster prevention and preparedness. The Conference will focus on current challenges and innovative risk management solutions.
The conference is made possible through support from the EEA/Norway Grants, as a Polish-Norwegian bilateral initiative under the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness programme.
In-person participation is by invitation only. Online participation is open to all.
Conference objectives
At the conference, you will be able to:
- Learn more about the Sendai Framework and synergies with the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
- See what's new in the field of geospatial data management and other innovations in disaster risk prevention and preparedness.
- Share your experience and discuss local challenges and opportunities for building resilient societies.
Conference programme During the three days of this conference, we invite you to join us in exploring the challenges, solutions and opportunities regarding the use of innovative solutions in disaster prevention and preparedness:
- Day 1 will set the scene by focusing on current challenges and include presentations about the Sendai Framework and synergies with the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
- Day 2 of the conference will highlight recent developments in the field of geospatial data management and other innovative solutions.
- On day 3, we will wrap things up by discussing the opportunities that lie within these innovations, e.g., in building resilient societies and improving risk communication.
- Finally, the conference will also address how the EEA/Norway Grants can be used to strengthen cooperation in disaster prevention and preparedness in the years ahead.