Italia-Croatia

Between Modugno and Polignano a Mare for a two-day training and operational exercise on oil spill risk management

The initiative combined theoretical sessions with a full-scale simulation carried out by the sea in Polignano a Mare, where participants tested real-life response procedures, equipment, and coordination mechanisms in a realistic emergency scenario.

Decision-makers and civil protection experts meet in Split to strengthen cross-border cooperation on extreme events

Decision-makers and civil protection experts gathered in Split for a cross-border panel dedicated to wildfire risk management and cooperation in case of extreme events. The discussion highlighted the importance of shared training, stronger coordination and better communication between Italy and Croatia to build more resilient territories and improve joint preparedness across the Adriatic area.

From training to real action: strengthening wildfire preparedness in Split-Dalmatia County

A full day in Split-Dalmatia County turned training into action, bringing together partners, civil protection teams and firefighters to face realistic wildfire scenarios. Through shared learning, simulations and live field testing, the activity helped strengthen cooperation and readiness to respond more effectively to wildfire risks across the Adriatic area.

Cross-border civil protection conference in Split to discuss standardization of mutual cooperation in case of extreme events

Project partners meet in Aquileia for the 4th Steering Committee and Project Meeting

The 4th Project Meeting of the HANDY project took place on 11 March 2026 at the Piccola Pinacoteca in Aquileia, hosted by the Municipality of Aquileia. Partners from Italy and Croatia met to review project progress, coordinate upcoming activities and strengthen cooperation on civil protection capacity building, practical testing and preparedness for climate-related and hydrogeological risks.

Capacity building and field exercise on wildfire response to take place in Split