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The PPRD Med team extends its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families affected by the devastating Dana (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) extreme weather event. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the hardships faced by communities impacted by this severe weather. Our thoughts are with those grieving and those working tirelessly in response and recovery efforts.
PPRD Med remains committed to supporting resilience-building efforts across the region to better prepare for such tragic events in the future.
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Jan 10
7-9 January 2025 - Joint Pilot Algeria & Tunisia
Strengthening Cross-Border Disaster Preparedness: Algeria-Tunisia Cooperation From January 7–9, 2025, PPRD Med hosted a significant joint...


Sep 25, 2024
23-24-25 September - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Jordan
Introduction to the Mission From 23rd to 25th September 2024 , a PPRD Med training took place at the Jordan Civil Defence Training...

Jun 27, 2024
25-26 June 2024 - PPRD Med Second Steering Committee
ISTC representatives organized and co-chaired with DG Echo, the second Steering Committee of the Prevention, Preparedness, Response to...

May 27, 2024
24-27 May 2024 - PPRD Med Team in Egypt
European Union Delegation to the Arab Republic of Egypt During the meeting with EUDEL to the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussions focused...


May 17, 2024
14-16 May 2024 - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Jordan
Introduction The PPRD Med training program was designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of flood modeling and...


May 12, 2024
6-8 May 2024 - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Algeria
06 May 2024 The initial day addressed the Kazakhstan evacuation of over 100,000 people in April 2024, and participation of ISTC/Team PPRD...


Apr 25, 2024
23-24-25 April 2024 - 1st EUROMED Pilot Workshop on Response to Forest and Natural Area Fires in the Southern Mediterranean
Mr. Alexandre Custaud, PPRD Med Deputy Team Leader & Key Expert demonstrated space-based technologies and analytics at the 1st EUROMED...

Apr 5, 2024
Deploying Cutting-Edge Technologies for Immediate Response to Kazakhstan's Flooding Emergency
Kobda's Flood Crisis: Assessing Extent and Impact in Aktobe Region Early April 2024, abrupt and premature warm weather conditions...

Apr 3, 2024
1-3 April 2024 - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Jordan
Introduction to the PPRD Med Pilots The PPRD Med project places a strong emphasis on leveraging earth observation and accessing free data...

Mar 30, 2024
28-29 March 2024 - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Tunisia
Introduction to the PPRD Med Pilots Introduction to the PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Tunisia, at the National Center for research and training on...


Mar 27, 2024
26 March 2024 - ESA/DG ECHO/ PPRD Med workshop
The ESA/DG ECHO/PPRD Med Workshop held on March 26, 2024, at ESTEC (European Space Research and Technology Centre), at Noordwijk, the...

Mar 21, 2024
Unlocking the potential of space-based technologies for civil protection
by Dr. Philippe Geffroy, PPRD Med Team Leader/ISTC Senior Programme Manager,and Dr. Jean Muylaert, PPRD Med Deputy Team Leader/ISTC...

Mar 20, 2024
11-14 March 2024 - PPRD Med Pilot 1 - Mauritania
Introduction to the PPRD Med Pilots The PPRD Med project places a strong emphasis on leveraging earth observation and accessing free data...

Mar 4, 2024
4-5 June 2024 - 8TH EUROPEAN CIVIL PROTECTION FORUM
The eighth edition of the European Civil Protection Forum will take place on 4-5 June in Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium. The forum is...

Mar 2, 2024
01 March 2024 - World Civil Defense Day 2024
World Civil Defense Day 2024, observed on March 1st, aims to raise awareness about civil protection and emergency preparedness globally....

Feb 22, 2024
19-22 February 2024 - University of Twente - The International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
The objective of the gathering held at the University of Twente (ITC - The International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth...

Feb 16, 2024
Advancing Civil Defense in the Mediterranean: Insights from Brigadier General Mohamed Mahmoud EL OMRI
Brigadier General Mohamed Mahmoud EL OMRI, Director of the Jordan Civil Defense.

Jan 30, 2024
Advancing Civil Defense in the Mediterranean: Insights from Mr. Owda Younis on PPRD Med
Owda Younis, Head of International Relations for Palestine Civil Defense, comments on the Prevention, Preparedness, and Response to...


Jan 25, 2024
Minister of the Interior (Tunisia) discusses enhanced cooperation in Civil Protection with Algerian Counterpart: Exploring Revival of 1985 Agreement
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Minister of the Interior, Mr. Kamal Al-Fiqi, hosted the Algerian Director General of Civil Protection,...

Dec 23, 2023
PPRD Med team and partners wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Dear Esteemed Partners of PPRD Med, As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable journey we've embarked...
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