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Implementation

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A2 - Strengthening operational assistance & response capacity 

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This region is particularly prone to natural disasters, and cross-border cooperation at an operational level (especially when a disaster strikes) has to be actively supported. Marine pollution matters are also addressed in a parallel regional dialogue via the Barcelona Convention and its operational centre, “Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea” (REMPEC). Contracting Parties (including the EU) are preparing a Mediterranean Strategy and an Action Plan for the Prevention, Preparedness, and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2022-2031). DG ECHO supports the implementation of the recent decision of the Contracting Parties of the Barcelona Convention to use “CECIS Marine Pollution” as a regional emergency communication platform for the requests and offers of assistance to developing an integrated approach towards at-sea and shoreline pollution management and inter-sectoral coordination in training and contingency planning. The following activities are expected to be implemented as of 11/2023: 

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  • A 2.1 - Consolidating knowledge based on disaster risks and disaster prevention policies and awareness raised on disaster risk prevention.

  • A 2.2 - Establishing a sustainable and cost-effective training network & roster of experts, effectively linking all relevant stakeholders.

  • A 2.3 - Enhancing the exchange of best practices and strengthening local capacities in awareness campaigns.

  • A 2.4 - Enhancing & promoting volunteerism, training of volunteers, implementation of pilot initiatives in Southern Neighbourhood.

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The PPRD Med project is funded by the European Commission DG ECHO (Directorate General European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and is implemented by ISTC (International Science and Technology Center) with the support of ESA/R3 Accelerator (European Space Agency). The R3 Accelerator/Civil Security from Space programme (CSS), aims to enhance the contribution of space solutions to support the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, for the substantial reduction of economic losses as well as losses in lives, livelihoods, and health due to climate-induced crises.    

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