Innovation for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation Nicola Rebora CoU Meeting Bruxelles, 25 March 2019 Observe to predict, predict to prevent
KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY PEOPLE FORECASTING CRITICAL INFR. MONITORING SOCIAL MEDIA LAND USE VULNERABILITY PROCESSING RADAR GAUGE DECISION COLLECTING EARLY WARNING CITIZENS SATELLITE MOBILITY KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY PEOPLE
End-Users Research Industry & SMEs Challenges to face Move from models to real operational tools working in crisis situations Build an efficient multi-hazard DSS (A4DEMOS) for emergency management Think globally, act locally Ensure a close cooperation between End-Users Research & Industries Demonstrate a pre-operational system, working for different hazards and in different environments
End-Users & first responders Research Industry & SMEs End-Users & first responders PEOPLE the ANYWHERE approach
ANYWHERE implementation CIMA is leading the implementation of A4EU platform in the Liguria Pilot Site, so called A4Lig. Liguria Region have a role of supervision and control to ensure a seamless integration of the forecast products available at regional level. Municipality of Genoa is user of the platform A4Lig
REDUCING VULNERABILITY and ENHANCING RESILIENCE EU level initiatives & guidance Systemic approach Better assessment of local adaptation actions Local awareness initiatives & partnerships Thanks to Stefania Manca and Corrado Ragucci - Municipality of Genoa
RESILIENCE IN PROGRESS… Thanks nicola.rebora@cimafoundation.org www.cimafoundation.org