SOLIDARITY WITH KAZAKHSTAN
Deploying Cutting-Edge Technologies
for Immediate Response to Kazakhstan's Flooding Emergency
The ISTC / Team PPRD Mediterranean expresses solidarity with Kazakhstan following the devastating floods, and extends wishes for a swift recovery to the Kazakh people. In response to the floods, the International Science and Technology Center with the full support of the European Union is supporting the Government of Kazakhstan by providing satellite imagery and space analytics. The study provided actionable analytics into the scale and repercussions of the Kazakhstan floods, aiming to enable effective responses to natural disasters and the mitigation of their consequences.
Implementation phase (January 2024 - January 2026)
The PPRD Med project (Prevention, Preparedness, Response to natural & man-made Disasters in EU Southern countries) has the following objectives:
A1 - Anchoring the UfM as a regional cooperation platform
The workpackage A1 aims to strengthen the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) as a platform for regional collaboration in addressing disasters, fostering cooperation among EU Southern countries.
A2 - Strengthening operational assistance & response capacity
The workpackage A2 focuses on enhancing the operational capabilities and response capacity of the participating countries in dealing with natural and man-made disasters effectively.
A3 - Fostering interregional cooperation initiative
The workpackage A3 aims to encourage cooperation and collaboration between EU Southern countries, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in disaster prevention, preparedness, and response.
A4 - Using advanced technologies for prevention, preparedness, and response
The workpackage A4 aims to leverage advanced technologies to improve disaster prevention, preparedness, and response efforts in the EU Southern countries.
A5 - Strengthening the interlinkages with all relevant actors
The workpackage A5 seeks to enhance collaboration and coordination with all relevant stakeholders, including governmental organizations, NGOs, international institutions, and local communities involved in disaster management. By pursuing these objectives, the PPRD Med project aims to enhance the region's overall resilience and capacity to effectively prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and man-made disasters in the EU Southern countries.