Greece, apart from the inherent natural phenomena occurring throughout its territory, is called to face, especially in recent years due to the effects of climate change and due to its particular geography and geographical position, the significant increase in the frequency of extreme weather events that create serious natural and environmental risks and disasters. These effects primarily impact human life and health, as well as the economy, the environment, and culture. For the above reasons, the need to upgrade early warning systems for natural disasters is a crucial factor for prevention and preparedness levels for the effective management of crises and risks due to natural disasters. The project consists of the implementation of two central actions within the framework of the strategy to enhance the resilience of the country against natural and man-made disasters:
1. Procurement of equipment for prevention, response, management, and early warning systems for natural and man-made risks, aimed at creating an integrated prevention, monitoring, and early risk forecasting system based on cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence.
2. Development of an evaluation framework for preparedness & systematic mechanism for recording and monitoring resources related to the Civil Protection of Local Authorities.
The implementation of actions is based on the following strategic directions:
• Monitoring and forecasting extreme phenomena: Addressing natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes through innovative technologies.
• Systematic assessment of the preparedness level of Local Authorities & appropriate management of civil protection resources: Supporting decision-making for the mobilization and distribution of available resources at local and national levels with the help of information based on documented evidence.
[par. 1.3 & ANNEX I of the Announcement]

LOT-0001
“Equipment for Monitoring and Immediate Forecasting of Extreme Phenomena and Development of Evaluation Framework & Monitoring of Local Authorities’ Preparedness.”
Greece, apart from the inherent natural phenomena occurring throughout its territory, is called to face, especially in recent years due to the effects of climate change and due to its particular geography and geographical position, the significant increase in the frequency of extreme weather events that create serious natural and environmental risks and disasters. These effects primarily impact human life and health, as well as the economy, the environment, and culture. For the above reasons, the need to upgrade early warning systems for natural disasters is a crucial factor for prevention and preparedness levels for the effective management of crises and risks due to natural disasters.
The lack of advanced tools that can cover remote and geographically complex areas presents a significant challenge. Existing monitoring systems often have limitations regarding accuracy, spatial coverage, and speed of information delivery. The need for a system with mobility, flexibility, and combination of technologies is evident.
Such a system would be able to respond immediately to emergencies caused by extreme phenomena, particularly in high-risk areas. This challenge requires innovative approaches that exceed traditional constraints.
The project consists of two central actions within the framework of the strategy to enhance the resilience of the country against natural and man-made disasters:
1. Procurement of equipment for prevention, response, management and early warning systems for natural and man-made risks, aimed at creating an integrated prevention, monitoring, and early risk forecasting system based on cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence. This way, monitoring and forecasting extreme phenomena, addressing natural disasters such as floods and wildfires through innovative technologies is achieved.
2. Development of an evaluation framework for preparedness & systematic mechanism for recording and monitoring resources related to the Civil Protection of Local Authorities.
The systematic assessment of the preparedness level of Local Authorities & appropriate management of civil protection resources will allow supporting decision-making for the mobilization and distribution of available resources at local and national levels with the help of information based on documented evidence.
The geophysical and climate vulnerability of Greece, exacerbated by climate change, makes it necessary to take measures for prevention, forecasting, and risk management. The two sub-actions aim for:
• Timely forecasting and effective monitoring of extreme phenomena.
• Organization and coordinated utilization of civil protection resources by Local Authorities.
[par. 1.3 & ANNEX I of the Announcement]