From Cooperation to Action: Sharing Project Results in Aquileia
27/09/2026
On 26 September 2026, a public dissemination event was held in Aquileia to share the main results and achievements of the HANDY project. The event provided an opportunity to highlight the activities carried out throughout the project and their contribution to strengthening cross-border cooperation, civil protection capacities and preparedness for climate-related emergencies across the Adriatic region.
Organised by the Municipality of Aquileia in collaboration with the Regional Civil Protection of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the event brought together local stakeholders and community representatives to present the project's outcomes and raise awareness of the importance of coordinated approaches to disaster risk prevention and emergency management.
Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation and Emergency Preparedness
Throughout its implementation, HANDY has brought together civil protection authorities, local institutions and experts from Italy and Croatia to address common challenges related to climate change and environmental risks, including extreme weather events, floods, forest fires and marine pollution incidents.
The event offered an opportunity to present the project's main achievements, particularly in three key areas:
- Joint Strategy and Action Plan: The development of shared guidelines and operational approaches to promote more coordinated training activities and strengthen cooperation between civil protection organisations on both sides of the Adriatic.
- Practical Training and Capacity Building: The implementation of specialised training sessions, practical exercises and field activities designed to enhance the skills and operational readiness of civil protection personnel and volunteers.
- Exchange of Knowledge and Good Practices: The strengthening of cooperation among decision-makers, technical experts, operators and volunteers, encouraging the exchange of experiences and the development of common approaches to risk prevention and emergency management.
Building on HANDY's Achievements
Beyond presenting the project's results, the event offered an opportunity to reflect on the importance of maintaining and further developing the cooperation established between Italian and Croatian partners.
The knowledge exchanged, methodologies developed and professional relationships strengthened throughout HANDY represent valuable foundations for future collaboration in civil protection and emergency preparedness.
The experience gained through HANDY highlights the importance of continued dialogue, joint training and knowledge sharing in addressing the increasingly complex challenges posed by climate-related and environmental risks.
The event in Aquileia also contributed to disseminating the project's achievements at local level, reinforcing the value of European territorial cooperation in supporting safer, better-prepared and more resilient communities on both sides of the Adriatic.
