– Enhanced links between scientific community and first and second responders promoting user-targeted research and faster transfer of science results into best practices

– Enhanced adoption of novel technologies such as advanced Earth Observation capabilities and capabilities such as those from Earth Observation space technologies into prevention and management practices and tools

– Improvement of meteorological input (wind, temperature, precipitation, soil humidity) for extremes related to heat and drought (forest fires, heatwave, agricultural damage, low water for hydro power), especially concerning the support of counter activities

– Improved methods for cross-border and cross-sectoral knowledge transfer about risk, vulnerability, exposure, and monitoring methods

– Development of common technical standards of alert and impact forecasting systems that cope more efficiently with transboundary emergencies and for GIS-based information systems dealing with high-impact weather / climatic and geological disasters management during emergencies

– Identification of needs and opportunities for transferring advanced scientific results into enhancement in disaster logistics and responses, including tailor-made education and training programmes for emergency management teams

– Enhanced understanding and improved knowledge and situational awareness of disaster-related risks by citizens, empowered to act and involved in relevant research initiatives (including citizen volunteers) and consider innovative solutions, thus raising the resilience of European society

– Strengthened capacities of first responders in all operational phases related to any kind of natural and human-made disasters so that they can better prepare their operations, have access to enhanced situational awareness, have means to respond to events in a faster, safer and more efficient way, and may more effectively proceed with victim identification, triage and care

CMCC role
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Activities
CMCC will support activities to set the grounds in terms of assessments and analysis of existing systems and technologies for emergency management. CMCC will ensure that any gaps between the project’s kick off date and the proposal preparation phase are taken into consideration and will work for the advancement of earth observation capabilities and meteorological input for emergency manage. CMCC will focus on meteorological input optimisation: raw outputs from climate models often contain biases and lack the spatial and temporal resolution required for local applications, leading to potential inaccuracies in predicting extremes and thresholds. Bias correction aligns these outputs with observed data, while downscaling refines their resolution to capture localized features like topography, urban microclimates, and short-duration events such as flash floods or heatwaves. CMCC will also lead dissemination, communication and exploitation activities towards impact maximisation.

Expected results
ARTEMis will pave the way towards a new era of harmonised, standardised protocols, tools and procedures for emergency management and risk awareness in a pan-European level, delivering innovations in 6 concrete pillars, namely: (i) Assessment and Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing alert and impact forecasting systems and emergency management protocols across Europe for among others identifying gaps and areas for improvement in current practices; (ii) Development of an Integrated Emergency Management Framework: Collaborate with European, national, regional, and local authorities to develop an integrated framework for emergency management making sure that the framework leverages existing systems like the Copernicus Emergency Management Service; (iii) Harmonisation of Alert and Impact Forecasting Systems: Proposal of homogeneous methods for identifying vulnerability and exposure and creation of harmonised protocols for alert and impact forecasting systems, ensuring timely information dissemination to civil protection authorities; (iv) Implementation and Testing: Validation testing of the integrated framework and harmonised protocols in selected regions prone to natural disasters. Conduct exercises (tabletop and full scale) to test the effectiveness of the new systems and protocols; (v) Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building: Organisation of workshops, training sessions, and webinars to build the capacity of relevant stakeholders and develop training materials and resources that can be used for ongoing education and awareness; and (vi) Enhancing Risk Awareness: Development of innovative tools to visualise risks, vulnerability, and exposure using impact forecasting data and satellite information. Implement public awareness campaigns to educate EU citizens about local risks and preparedness measures.

Partners

• ASRO – ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA
• SIS2B – SERVICE DEPARTEMENTAL D’INCENDIE ET DE SECOURS DE LA HAUTE-CORSE
• GSA – GEOSPHERE AUSTRIA – BUNDESANSTALT FUR GEOLOGIE, GEOPHYSIK, KLIMATOLOGIE UND METEOROLOGIE
• ARSO – MINISTRSTVO ZA OKOLJE, PODNEBJE IN ENERGIJO, AGENCIJA REPUBLIKE SLOVENIJE ZA OKOLJE
• EENA – EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION ASBL
• IME – AGENZIA NAZIONALE PER LA METEOROLOGIA E LA CLIMATOLOGIA ITALIAMETEO
• CMCC – FONDAZIONE CENTRO EURO-MEDITERRANEOSUI CAMBIAMENTI CLIMATICI
• OGS – ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI OCEANOGRAFIA E DI GEOFISICA SPERIMENTALE
• NOA – ETHNIKO ASTEROSKOPEIO ATHINON
• Fraunhofer – FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV
• EDGE – EDGE IN EARTH OBSERVATION SCIENCES MONOPROSOPI IKE
• MITIGA – MITIGA SOLUTIONS SL
• STWS – SATWAYS-OLOKLIROMENES LYSEIS ASFALEIAS KAI AMYNAS-IDIOTIKI EPICHEIRISI PAROCHIS YPIRESION ASFALEIAS (IEPYA)-ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EFTHYNIS
• ITML CY – IOTAM INTERNET OF THINGS APPLICATIONS AND MULTI LAYER DEVELOPMENT LTD
• Meteocat – SERVEI METEOROLOGIC DE CATALUNYA