The EUR-OPA Olympics: Young Champions in Knowledge and Risk Preparation
Competition for children up to 16 years: March 12, 2025 online
2024 EDITION
the results of the "race" are online
https://olympiad.besafenet.net/results
The upcoming EUR-OPA Olympics on Natural and Technological Risks , set for the 23rdFebruary 2024 under the auspices of the European and Mediterranean Major Risks Agreement
(EUR-OPA) of the Council of Europe, represent a springboard for training
young people who are aware and ready to face the unknowns of life.
Born in 1987, EUR-OPA, of which the European Center for Disaster Medicine – CEMEC
he is a member and founder, he has always focused on the union of 22 European nations and the
Southern Mediterranean to face the challenges of natural and technological disasters. Now,
this commitment translates into the Olympics, designed to involve secondary schools
and students with an incisive focus on risk knowledge and preparedness.
The decision to put the spotlight on natural events and technological accidents,
responsible for human and economic losses, highlights the need to prepare the
next generation to navigate the pitfalls of life with wisdom.
The competition, open to secondary schools with participants aged up to 16 years,
in the 22 member states of the Agreement, will take place online on 23 February 2024 at 09:00
CET , encouraging active involvement through the English language.
In addition to the competitive aspect, the Olympics offer a concentration of educational resources on
risk prevention and preparation. All the information needed to participate is
available on the official Olympic website, BeSafeNet. https://besafenet.net/it/
The unanimous support of EUR-OPA member states underlines the importance of training
young people ready to face life's challenges with eyes wide open. An opportunity for
young people of today to become true champions, not only in competition, but above all
in knowledge and preparation for the risks that will shape their future.
Official Invitation Ministers of Education Member States
Be Safe Net Fact Sheet
2023 EDITION
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