DRM FRAME PROJECT

📢 Join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 15:00 EEST for the first event of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) project under ERASMUS+ Infodays! We invite everyone to participate with great pleasure as we present innovative tools for enhancing civil protection and resilience through Vocational Education Training (VET) and higher education insights. #DRMProject #ERASMUS+ #Infodays #Event #Resilience #CivilProtection #VETInnovation #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyResponse #CrisisManagement

🔎 With the purpose of investigating the current educational offer, needs and gaps in the field of Disaster Risk Management, the partners organized 7 Focus groups in the different DRM-FRAME project areas (Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Slovakia), engaging local stakeholders in very useful discussions that you can find summarized in the relative page of the project website: drmframeproject.eu. 🗺 Across all countries, common challenges include: ◾ the need for improved coordination among agencies; ◾ enhanced training for volunteers and professionals; ◾ integration of new technologies into DRM practices. 📈 Recommendations include: ◾ developing comprehensive training programs; ◾ fostering interdisciplinary collaboration; ◾ promoting public awareness and community engagement; ◾ integrating DRM education into formal and informal learning settings. 💪 By prioritizing comprehensive training, fostering inter-agency collaboration and integrating innovative technologies, stakeholders can strengthen disaster preparedness and response efforts, which are essential for building resilient societies capable of navigating the complexities of an increasingly unpredictable world.  💪 By learning from each other's experiences and implementing shared recommendations, European nations can enhance their capacity to mitigate risks, respond effectively to disasters and foster sustainable recovery and resilience at local, regional, and national levels. ▶  Stay tuned to be updated on the progress of the project! #ErasmusPlus #VET #EuropeanCommission #Drmframe #SkillsDevelopment #CrisisManagement #RiskAssessment #CommunityResilience #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyPlanning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #AccessToEducation #Research

📢 The first DRM-FRAME #Newsletter is out This edition dives into the project's progress over the first six months, providing updates on key milestones, recent events and upcoming activities. Read the full newsletter here ⬇ #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation #Research

🔷 The completion of WP2 underscores that the continually emerging challenges faced by Europe, stemming from both natural and man-made factors, render risk management not only legitimate but imperative. How do the European countries intend to manage these risks? 🔷 The activities completed in WP2 highlighted the significance of foundational elements that must be considered when developing tools and methodologies for Disaster Risk Management (DRM). For the project's successful completion, it is crucial to identify critical areas that need improvement and to recognize those elements that have been undervalued in relation to their importance for effective DRM tools and methodologies. 🔷 To enhance capacity, skills development, and readiness in Disaster Risk Management—encompassing prevention, effective response, and rehabilitation—WP2 identified the need for improvements in the following areas: 1. Procedures, 2. Tools, 3. Skills, and 4. Vocational Education and Training (VET). #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation

❇ In 1972, on June 5, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was held in Stockholm, Sweden. In honor of this day, the world celebrated its first World Environment Day in 1973. Since then, on June 5, World Environment Day has been observed across the globe to raise awareness around environmental action. This year's theme is "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience" with the slogan "Our Land. Our Future”. In today’s unpredictable world, concerns about natural hazards, human disasters and climate change are ever-present. This uncertainty often leads us to ponder numerous “what ifs” regarding the environment we live in, creating a sense of apprehension. So, how can we manage this anxiety effectively? The European Commission, in close cooperation with Member States, identified 5 goals to pursue collectively, in the field of disaster risk management, so that European citizens are safe in any scenario, both unforeseen and expected: 1. Anticipate 2. Prepare 3. Alert 4. Respond 5. Secure ❇ In this context, "DRM Frame" can play a pivotal role in the field of Disaster Risk Management (DRM). The project integrates existing scientific multi-disciplinary knowledge in the field and co-develops innovative approaches and tools for learning, training, and navigation in the field of civil protection and resilience. The project is mostly oriented to the development of skills and capacity of professionals in DRM. The project aims to provide practical, relevant, and up-to-date training opportunities for professionals working in the field, thereby enhancing their skills and capacities not only for responding to a disaster but for being prepared as well. #WorldEnvironmentDay #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #ErasmusPlus #VET #EuropeanCommission #Drmframe #SkillsDevelopment #CrisisManagement #CommunityResilience #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyPlanning #EmpowermentThroughEducation #AccessToEducation #DRMprofessionals

📢 Check out the latest press release from KEMEA on the DRM Frame project! Click the link below to learn more for the #DRMFRAME Erasmus+ project (DRM-FRAME, Project No. 2023-1-EL01-KA220-VET-000162006). #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation 

We are delighted to announce the commencement of the primary phase of the #DRMFRAME Erasmus+ project (DRM-FRAME, Project No. 2023-1-EL01-KA220-VET-000162006). We're conducting primary research and situation analysis on DRM, emerging needs, and civil resilience resources. This phase of the project is essential in laying the groundwork for future activities and pilot trainings in Disaster Risk Management. We're reaching out to diverse stakeholders involved in DRM, including first responders, civil protection professionals, VET trainers/educators, human resources managers, volunteers, NGOs, academic institutions, local and regional authorities, and public institutions related to DRM. The aim of this concerted engagement is to glean insights crucial for our project's objectives. By tapping into the expertise and perspectives of these diverse entities, we seek to identify prevailing educational landscapes within the EU related to DRM. Additionally, we aim to uncover key methodologies essential for strategic planning and collaborative initiatives within the DRM domain. #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation 

On January 16th and 17th, 2024, the kickoff meeting of the "Disaster Risk Management and Civil Resilience" #DRMFRAME project took place at KEMEA’s premises, marking a significant milestone in collaborative efforts. DRM-FRAME, an ERASMUS+ co-funded EU project of action type KA220-VET, embodies the spirit of cooperation in vocational education and training, spanning a duration of 2 years. Here's a glimpse of the consortium partners: 🔹 Center for Security Studies (KEMEA): a public think tank on homeland security policies and an established research center since 2005 within the Hellenic Ministry of Citizen Protection, aiming to support security policy implementations in Greece, at a strategic level.  🔹 University of Thessaly: a University of Thessaly provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and extracurricular modules in specific research and business fields, for over 43 000 students. The main mission of the University of Thessaly is the promotion of scientific knowledge through research and the contribution to the cultural and economic development of the local community and wider society. 🔹 University of Camerino (UNICAM): a ‘city campus university’ chartered in 1336, with about 600 staff, about 8,000 undergraduate students, and 180 PhD candidates , of which about 40% are international students. UNICAM has 5 Schools which conduct research and training activities in specific scientific fields: Architecture and Design; Science and Technology; Biosciences & Veterinary; Law; Pharmacy. Each School manages its activities in an international integrated cultural oriented environment.  🔹 ISEMI: a professional platform of former or active police and national security officers, military, civil protection and crisis management experts from around the world with necessary security clearance and relevant long-term experience in crime prevention, counter-terrorism and CBRNe threats, in the fight against organised crime, environmental crime, trafficking in human beings, cyber crime, drugs and weapons smuggling. 🔹 SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education: a pioneering organisation which initiates and implements projects of social impact, with a focus on social inclusion as well as a fully accredited Vocational Education & Training Center. It was founded and is managing HUB NICOSIA, an educational center and a community of organisations with cultural, environmental and social aims. 🔹 Connect Brussels: a Belgian non-profit organization founded in 2019. CONNECT BRUSSELS is a non profit organization in the field of European projects with significant experience in event making and vulnerable group employability through non formal education. #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation 

🌞 The scope of the DRM FRAME project is to enhance the capacity, skills building and preparedness in the area of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), including prevention, effective response and recovery and to promote local development opportunities. This will be achieved through the development of an interactive learning and training tool which will integrate a training curriculum in the area of DRM. The training audience is primarily composed by civil protection professionals at local, regional and national level, vocational trainers, volunteer associations, etc. 👜 The consortium, composed by Higher Education Institutions, Research Institutes and Vocational Educational Providers, will jointly create an integrated curriculum which inter alia will train professionals in the basic concepts for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and relevant policy issues, basic steps for Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment, enrichment of strategic plans for DRR and management at local level, etc. 🚀 In this framework an interactive multilingual platform will be developed with the following features: (i) an e-learning space, including the topics of the training curriculum, supported by a web-GIS platform which will allow the illustration of the evolution of scenarios at the areas of interest; (ii) a double assessment tool, which will enable the customization of the training path and the evaluation of the acquired skills; (iii) communication and networking capabilities among users. The outcome of the project will be validated by a number of external experts and during the multiplier events in all partner countries. #DRMEnhanced #Skills4DRM #DRMTrainingTool #DRMInteractive #AssessCustomizeLearn #ErasmusPlus  #VET  #EuropeanCommission  #Drmframe  #SkillsDevelopment  #CrisisManagement  #RiskAssessment  #CommunityResilience  #DisasterRecovery  #EmergencyPlanning  #EmpowermentThroughEducation  #AccessToEducation