Project: Improving Emergency Response Capacities to Natural and Man-made Disasters in Small Communities across the Black Sea Basin Region, IMPACT+, BSB00001

Description:
The IMPACT+ project aims to enhance the resilience of small communities in the Black Sea Region against emergencies caused by natural and man-made disasters. By fostering cross-border cooperation and developing innovative solutions, the project contributes to risk prevention, climate change adaptation, and improving the response capacities of rural communities.

Project Partners:

• Lead Partner: National Red Cross Society – Galați Branch, Romania
• Partners:
  • 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

Project Duration: 18 months

Project budget: 553.812,00 Euro

Interreg Funds: 498.430,80 Euro

General Objective:
To improve risk prevention, climate change adaptation, and emergency response capacities in small communities in the Black Sea Region.

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. A common methodology and an online platform for emergency management.
2. Strengthened cross-border cooperation among partner organizations.

Target Groups:

• Local and regional public authorities.
• Local initiative groups, including NGOs.
• Regional and national institutions in the field of civil protection.
• Educational institutions in the target regions.
• Populations in small communities in the Black Sea Region.

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.

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