"EUROMED PROTECT-NET": Launching the International Cooperation Action for Euro-Mediterranean Security
Forum 2-3 May 2024 Republic of San Marino
"EUROMED PROTECT-NET": Launching the International Cooperation Action for Euro-Mediterranean SecurityIt is with immense satisfaction that we present today the initiative "EUROMED PROTECT-NET - Euro-Mediterranean Forum for Disaster Risk Governance, Health Preparedness, and Networking Advancement".
Led by the European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC) and supported by the Council of Europe, the action aims to improve disaster risk governance, with particular attention to health aspects, within the Euro-Mediterranean area.
The activities aim to promote both capacity and knowledge enhancement and to strengthen cooperation among key actors engaged in disaster reduction. The initiative also involves the development of cohesive strategies and information sharing among the entities involved.
EUROMED PROTECT-NET was recently launched in the Republic of San Marino with a two-day Forum inaugurated in the presence of Their Excellencies, the Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino, the Secretary of State for Health, and civilian and military authorities. The event was attended by Mr. Krzysztof Zyman, Executive Secretary of the Council of Europe's Major Hazards Agreement, Directors, and Delegates of the 22 specialized Centres, and Permanent Representatives from various nations.
During the two days of work, held at the Centre for Global Studies of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, the different Centres presented the role, organization, and activities of their respective structures along with the state of the art and future prospects in disaster preparedness and management at the national level.
The current crises and natural, accidental, and deliberate emergencies affecting the globe urgently highlight the inevitable necessity to adopt a holistic and integrated approach to disaster prevention and management. In addition to addressing current needs, it is essential to look to the future with a proactive and innovative vision.
To effectively address risk in an ever-evolving world, increased global and coordinated effort is necessary. This effort requires strengthening institutions and capacities at all levels, from local to international governance.
Furthermore, it is essential to invest more in training and education to ensure that communities have the necessary skills to address emerging challenges.
In this context, EUROMED PROTECT-NET represents an unprecedented opportunity to initiate collaboration and exchange of knowledge between different regions and sectors for more efficient and inclusive management of global risks. Only such cooperation can support the strengthening of our capacity to understand threats and vulnerabilities, enabling a more effective and targeted preparation, response, and mitigation of consequences.
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