Call for applications: Join the RESILIAGE project to build a heritage-driven, disaster-resilient community

Are you looking to improve crisis preparedness and disaster risk management in your community? Would you like to use your local heritage to drive sustainable development and resilience? Apply now to join the RESILIAGE CORE Associated Labs!

The three-year RESILIAGE project, part of Horizon Europe, aims to enhance community resilience and reduce disaster risk by leveraging local knowledge and traditions. It focuses on five key 'heritage' practices: Adaptive Governance, Health and Well-being, Active Memory, Social Interaction and Inclusiveness, and Socio-economic Resilience. These frameworks guide community-based strategies for effective disaster management and climate adaptation.

By transforming local knowledge into actionable insights, RESILIAGE fosters sustainable development through innovative methods. The project's approach ensures that communities can better prepare for and respond to crises, making them more resilient in the face of natural hazards.

Why apply to become a CORE Associated Lab?

Becoming a CORE (Community Resilience) Associated Lab offers your community the chance to enhance resilience and disaster risk management through peer learning and access to tools and resources, as well as:

• Knowledge Access: Gain insights and best practices from the RESILIAGE project.
• Expert Mentorship: Receive tailored guidance from CORE Lab mentors.
• Resource Ecosystem: Use digital tools and the Replication Toolbox to adapt effective strategies.
• Community Participation: Join the CORE Digital Network for forums and educational activities.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with the RESILIAGE network and attend exclusive events.
• Prominent Exposure: Gain recognition through project websites and dissemination initiatives.
• Ongoing Learning: Attend workshops and knowledge-sharing events.
• Final Conference Participation: Join the final conference in Paris in 2026, with travel costs covered upon completing training modules.

While RESILIAGE does not provide direct funding, becoming a CORE Associated Lab offers a wealth of resources and opportunities to strengthen community resilience and improve disaster management.

What are CORE Labs?

CORE Labs are local hubs where communities collaborate to create, test, and implement disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies. Each CORE Lab focuses on one of the five 'heritage' practices, fostering community engagement and solution development tailored to local needs.

Each CORE Lab investigates one of the five local 'heritage' practices or innovation frameworks.

Socio-economic Resilience

The CORE Lab in Famenne-Ardenne Global Geopark, Belgium, boosts resilience by supporting local economic recovery and leveraging cultural heritage.

Health and Well-being

The CORE Lab in Trondheim, Norway, focuses on enhancing physical and psychological well-being during all disaster phases, especially post-trauma stress.

Social Interaction and Inclusiveness

The CORE Lab in Naturtejo Geopark, Portugal, promotes societal connections and inclusivity through public activities and cultural exchanges.

Adaptive Governance

The Karsiyaka CORE Lab in Türkiye promotes resilience through collaborative governance involving diverse stakeholders.

Active Memory

The CORE Lab in Crete uses active memory to strengthen community identity and resilience, learning from past experiences.

Institutions invited to apply as a CORE Associated Lab

The RESILIAGE project invites applications from institutions committed to enhancing citizen engagement strategies and possessing a robust local network. We encourage participation from a diverse range of stakeholders:

• Government Bodies: Local and regional authorities, municipalities, and other governmental entities.
• Non-Profit Organizations: Including NGOs, community groups, and civil society organizations.
• Emergency Services: First responders and emergency management agencies.
• Infrastructure Sector: Infrastructure providers bringing crucial expertise.
• Educational Institutions: Institutions known for their knowledge dissemination and learning facilitation.
• Business Sector: Private businesses offering unique perspectives and resources.
• Cultural Institutions: Entities within the cultural sector with deep insights into cultural heritage.

Eligibility criterion

We particularly seek partnerships with institutions that:

• Demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Have established local networks of engaged stakeholders, such as cultural institutions, communities, first responders, and municipalities. A detailed description of the network, including the organizations involved and the level of engagement with each, is required.
• Already possess preparedness or prevention plans for local hazards and/or have a strong understanding of local cultural and natural heritage.

Submission procedure

To apply as a CORE Associated Lab, complete the online application form in English. You may include summaries of relevant documents or links to YouTube or Vimeo videos in English or with subtitles. Only digital submissions are accepted.

The deadline is midnight on September 15, 2024.

We look forward to your applications!

Apply to become a CORE Associated Lab

and join us in shaping resilient, sustainable communities

Contact us

For more information about the RESILIAGE project and queries on becoming a CORE Associated Lab, please contact us at: [email protected].