About the project

Improving Emergency Response Capacities to Natural and Man-made Disasters in Small Communities across the Black Sea Basin Region, IMPACT+

Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme

Short Description

One of the most pressing challenges faced by countries in the Black Sea Basin region is their susceptibility to natural disasters and vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. These issues disproportionately affect small communities, which have limited resources and insufficient access to prevention, awareness, and training activities.

The IMPACT+ project aims to enhance the resilience of small communities in the Black Sea Basin region to emergency situations, whether caused by natural disasters or human-made crises. By promoting cross-border cooperation and implementing innovative solutions, the project contributes to risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and the improvement of rural communities' emergency response capacities.

The beneficiaries of the project include local populations, local public authorities, NGOs, and other initiative groups in the Black Sea Basin region. The project will enhance their awareness, preparedness, and capacity to handle emergency situations, reducing risks to their health, lives, and infrastructure. Moreover, the project will contribute to the sustainability of its outcomes by establishing enduring partnerships, signing cooperation agreements, and fostering cross-border cooperation even after the project's closure.

Project partners

National Red Cross Society – Galați Branch, Romania
Agency for Cross-Border Cooperation and European Integration, Cahul, Republic of Moldova
Union of Local Authorities of the Black Sea, Bulgaria
Union of Researchers from Imereti "Spectri," Georgia

Specific objective

To enhance the emergency response capacities of rural communities by fostering cross-border cooperation and developing common tools.

Key activities

Assessing the needs of partner communities regarding emergency preparedness.
Developing a common methodology for emergency preparedness in rural areas.
Creating an online learning platform to prepare local populations.
Conducting training sessions for emergency prevention and management.
Providing first aid and online training sessions.
Organizing simulation exercises and afforestation campaigns in vulnerable areas.
Hosting an international forum and other promotional activities to highlight project results.

Expected results

1 Common methodology for more effective emergency management
1 E-learning web platform to improve emergency preparedness in small communities
20 Training sessions on disaster prevention and management
20 Training sessions on first aid
1 Round table on innovative methods for disaster management
Capacity building activities for disaster risk prevention and management
1 International forum for project promotion
3 Information seminars for project promotion
8 Pilot projects in disaster management and prevention
4 Study visits
Strengthening cross-border cooperation between partner countries

Impact

The IMPACT+ project provides practical solutions and promotes international collaboration, contributing to enhanced preparedness and safety in rural communities while ensuring better protection of lives and the environment.