We are excited to announce the successful completion of the RiskPACC Final Awareness Workshop, held on July 2nd in Brussels. This significant event brought together the dedicated project partners with representatives of CPAs from external cities who tested the tools and sister projects to discuss the final steps for the closure of the project and to evaluate the development process of the RiskPACC final solutions.
Highlights from the Workshop
One of the major highlights of the event was the demonstration of the innovative RiskPACC technical tools. The project’s Technical Manager, Chrysoula Papathanasiou from I-Sense, presented the Aeolian AR Mobile App, a cutting-edge solution developed by our team at ISenseGroup. Additionally, Chrysoula showcased the comprehensive RiskPACC Platform, also developed by our team, demonstrating its capabilities and potential impact.
Understanding the RiskPACC Project: Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Collaboration
The RiskPACC project addresses the growing complexity and interconnectedness of global risks by enhancing disaster resilience through a comprehensive understanding of the Risk Perception Action Gap (RPAG) among citizens and Civil Protection Authorities (CPAs). By identifying and promoting effective resilience-building initiatives from both bottom-up (citizen-led) and top-down (CPA-led) approaches, RiskPACC aims to bridge the gap between risk perceptions and actions. Through seven case studies, the project fosters collaboration between citizens, CPAs, Civil Society Organisations, researchers, and developers to co-create and prototype innovative solutions. Central to its efforts is the development of the RiskPACC Platform containing frameworks, methodologies, best practices, and technical tools, supported by a consortium of diverse stakeholders dedicated to enhancing all phases of disaster risk management, from prevention and preparedness to response and recovery.
The RiskPACC Platform has been developed by I-Sense of ICCS with a modular design, interoperability, and user-friendly features, serving as a comprehensive knowledge base and tool repository to enhance disaster resilience and management. The Platform consists of a series of advanced technological components, training materials, a repository of good practices and digitised guidelines, providing users with comprehensive educational resources. The platform also enables two-way interactive communication, allowing Civil Protection Authorities (CPAs) to exchange urgent information with citizens and volunteers, fostering proactive disaster management. Seamless communication between existing and newly developed components is achieved through specially designed software interfaces, ensuring dynamic interaction between applications and the platform. A web-based interface with a common authentication server and predefined user accounts ensures tailored data access levels for CPAs and citizens or volunteers.
In addition to the RiskPACC Platform, I-Sense Group of ICCS also developed the Aeolian AR Mobile App, an innovative technological tool that aims to enhance the bi-directional communication between CPAs and citizens or volunteers. The App also provides training and educational learning features for users with regards to natural and man-made hazards and improves situational awareness of users during an ongoing hazard.
The development of the above components has been completed thanks to the dedicated work of the researchers of the Crisis Management and Secure Societies (CMSS) Division of the I-Sense Group.
More information about the RiskPACC solutions is available on the project’s website: https://www.riskpacc.eu/.
Looking Ahead
As we move towards the conclusion of the RiskPACC project, the whole Consortium remains committed to delivering robust and effective solutions. The insights and feedback gathered during this workshop will play a crucial role in refining the project’s final outputs and ensuring their success.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the final stages of the RiskPACC project!
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