Six countries. One goal: making disaster risk knowledge self-sustaining across the Mediterranean. In March–April and June 2026, the EU-funded PPRD Med programme brought together national experts in Tunis for a Sub-Regional Train-the-Trainer programme — equipping participants not just with skills, but with the capacity to train others back home. Over two complementary sessions in Tunisia, participants deepened their expertise in multi-hazard risk assessment, geospatial tools,

The Mediterranean region is increasingly exposed to extreme heat, prolonged droughts, and fast-evolving wildfires — making regional cooperation more critical than ever. On 7–8 May 2026, Cyprus hosted the 3rd Euro-Mediterranean Workshop on Wildfire Risks, bringing together civil protection authorities, wildfire experts, senior officials, and international partners from Mediterranean, Arab, Gulf, and European countries. Funded by the European Union EU in Emergencies, the worksh

PPRD Mediterranean sub-regional Train-the-Trainer #1 | From data to decision: advancing disaster resilience through modelling, geospatial intelligence and national capacity building From 30 March to 3 April 2026, the PPRD Mediterranean sub-regional Train-the-Trainer Programme #1 was held in Tunis, strengthening capacities in multi-hazard risk assessment, NaTech scenarios, flood and flash-flood modelling, and industrial risk analysis. The objective is operational: develop a su

Wildfire seasons across the Mediterranean are becoming longer, more complex and increasingly transboundary. This is precisely why regional cooperation is no longer optional. It is operationally necessary. On 25-26 November 2025, the 2nd Euro-Mediterranean Workshop on Wildfires took place in Barcelona, bringing together civil protection authorities, operational services, scientists, policymakers and regional partners to strengthen wildfire prevention, preparedness and response

ISTC (International Science and Technology Center) / PPRD Mediterranean in the 7th Arab Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction. ISTC (International Science and Technology Center) and the EU-funded PPRD Mediterranean Programme (Prevention, Preparedness and Response to natural and man-made Disasters in the Mediterranean) participated in the 7th session of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction. The event was convened in Manama under the auspices of the League o

🌍 At the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2–6 June 2025, Geneva), the world is coming together to advance the urgent agenda of early warning systems, inclusive governance, and resilient recovery. In this high-level global dialogue, the ISTC (International Science and Technology Center) proudly contributes as a bridge between science, policy, and regional cooperation. Through initiatives like PPRD Mediterranean funded by the European Commission, we are actively su

Quarterly 2/2025 Teamwork Session – PPRD Med A productive and forward-looking session this week under the PPRD Med initiative, marking...

Today, Friday, April 18, 2025, the second phase of training courses in the field of operational management and leadership for Libyan...

In a powerful symbol of Maghreb unity and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, Tunisia and Algeria have come together in an unprecedented...

Strengthening Tunisian-Libyan Cooperation: Libyan Officers Complete First Phase of Training Under PPRD Mediterranean Programme On Friday,...

The PPRD Med team was honored to actively participate in the 6th Arab Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) , held from...

Building a Resilient Mediterranean through Regional Cooperation From 27-29 January 2025, Aix-en-Provence hosted the 3rd Steering...

Strengthening Cross-Border Disaster Preparedness: Algeria-Tunisia Cooperation From January 7–9, 2025, PPRD Med hosted a significant joint...

Introduction to the Mission From 23rd to 25th September 2024 , a PPRD Med training took place at the Jordan Civil Defence Training...

ISTC representatives organized and co-chaired with DG Echo, the second Steering Committee of the Prevention, Preparedness, Response to...

European Union Delegation to the Arab Republic of Egypt During the meeting with EUDEL to the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussions focused...

Introduction The PPRD Med training program was designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of flood modeling and...

06 May 2024 The initial day addressed the Kazakhstan evacuation of over 100,000 people in April 2024, and participation of ISTC/Team PPRD...

Mr. Alexandre Custaud, PPRD Med Deputy Team Leader & Key Expert demonstrated space-based technologies and analytics at the 1st EUROMED...

Kobda's Flood Crisis: Assessing Extent and Impact in Aktobe Region Early April 2024, abrupt and premature warm weather conditions...