Greece, beyond the inherent natural phenomena that manifest throughout its territory, is called to face, especially in recent years due to the impacts of climate change and its unique geography and geographical position, the significant increase in the frequency of extreme weather events that create serious natural and environmental risks and disasters. These impacts primarily affect 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 readiness levels for the effective management of crises and risks resulting from natural disasters. The scope of 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 anthropogenic disasters: 1. Procurement of equipment for prevention, response, management, and early warning systems for natural and anthropogenic risks, as part of creating a comprehensive system for prevention, monitoring, and early risk forecasting based on cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence. 2. Development of a preparedness assessment framework & systematic mechanism for recording and monitoring resources related to the Civil Protection of Local Authorities. Implementation of the actions is based on the following strategic directions: • Monitoring and forecasting of extreme phenomena: Addressing natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes through innovative technologies. • Systematic assessment of the readiness level of Local Authorities & appropriate management of civil protection resources: Supporting decision-making for mobilizing and allocating available resources at local and national levels with the help of data-driven information. [par. 1.3 & ANNEX I of the Declaration]

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Equipment for Monitoring and Immediate Forecasting of Extreme Phenomena and Establishment of a Framework for Assessment & Monitoring of Readiness of Local Authorities
Equipment for Monitoring and Immediate Forecasting of Extreme Phenomena and Establishment of a Framework for Assessment & Monitoring of Readiness of Local Authorities.
Greece, beyond the inherent natural phenomena that manifest throughout its territory, is called to face, especially in recent years due to the impacts of climate change and its unique geography and geographical position, the significant increase in the frequency of extreme weather events that create serious natural and environmental risks and disasters. These impacts primarily affect 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 readiness levels for the effective management of crises and risks that arise from natural disasters. The lack of advanced tools that can cover remote and geographically complex areas poses a significant challenge. Existing monitoring systems often have limitations in accuracy, spatial coverage, and speed of information delivery. The need for a system with mobility, flexibility, and combined use of technologies is evident. Such a system would be able to respond immediately to emergency needs caused by extreme phenomena, particularly in high-risk areas. This challenge requires innovative approaches that go beyond traditional constraints. The scope of the project consists of two central actions within the framework of the strategy to enhance the resilience of the country against natural and anthropogenic disasters: 1. Procurement of equipment for prevention, response, management, and early warning systems for natural and anthropogenic risks, as part of creating a comprehensive system for prevention, monitoring, and early risk forecasting based on cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence. In this way, monitoring and forecasting of extreme phenomena is achieved, addressing natural disasters such as floods and wildfires through innovative technologies. 2. Development of a preparedness assessment framework & systematic mechanism for recording and monitoring resources related to the Civil Protection of Local Authorities. Systematic assessment of the readiness level of Local Authorities & appropriate management of civil protection resources will enable support for decision-making regarding the mobilization and allocation of available resources at local and national levels with the help of data-driven information. Greece's geophysical and climatic vulnerability, exacerbated by climate change, makes it necessary to take preventive measures, forecast, and manage risks. The two sub-actions aim to: • Early forecasting and effective monitoring of extreme phenomena. • Organization and coordinated utilization of civil protection resources from Local Authorities. [par. 1.3 & ANNEX I of the Declaration]