Greece
NOA: NATIONAL OBSERVATORY OF ATHENSNOA was established in 1842 offering since then its services to research, science, and society. More specifically, BEYOND Center of Excellence is coordinating the UNICORN project, which develops research and provides disaster management services addressing priorities and needs in South Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, N. Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. BEYOND Center serves the Civil Protection and Decision Making Process for disaster management, and the stakeholders acting in Institutional Disaster Management Authorities at International level.
Italy
FONDAZIONE LINKSFondazione LINKS Is a non-for-profit Research Centre born on 1st January 2019 from the merger by incorporation of two Torino-based research centers: Istituto Superiore Mario Boella (ISMB) and Sistemi Informativi Territoriali (SiTI), both founded by Politecnico di Torino and the bank foundation Compagnia di San Paolo. We have led the way in the innovation process for nearly two decades, revolutionizing European industries and communities. With a keen eye toward the global landscape, we conceive and execute projects that have the power to impact both the public and productive sectors, driving change from the foundation. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, driven by a steadfast commitment to the greater good, and strive to forge partnerships with public institutions, non-profit entities, and cultural organizations. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence has made us a relevant contributor to our region's innovative ecosystem.
Spain
MITIGAFounded in 2018 as a spinoff of Spain’s National Supercomputing Center, Mitiga Solutions provides climate and geophysical risk analysis and modelling solutions that combine science, AI, and high-performance computing. Our mission is to make the world a more resilient place under a changing climate and we support businesses and government clients in assessing their climate and geophysical risk exposure through our self-serve platform EarthScan, our risk models, and our early warning tools. This work has been validated through direct sales, award-winning public grants, and over 500 peer-reviewed papers across its staff.
Germany
RISCOGNITIONRiscognition’s focus is on data-driven information for better business intelligence by providing novel access to Earth Observation-based information. Riscognition is a geospatial data technology company specialising in the processing of Earth Observation (EO) imagery, the application of big data processes to location-based information, and the transformation of datasets into actionable information for different markets. Satellite remote sensing is a key infrastructure for environmental monitoring and will be an integral part of monitoring the progress of the European Green Deal and beyond. The data, combined with in-situ information on the ground enables the monitoring of environmental compliance against environmental legislation and the management of threats and impacts of a changing climate, especially natural hazards. Riscognition’s core services are their wildfire detection and monitoring solutions which feed among others the Copernicus European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).
Greece
5 EDGE: EDGE in Earth Observation SciencesEDGE is a company that accumulates cutting-edge expertise in Earth Observation and remarkable experience in the provision of state-of-the-art EO products and services of the founding members and personnel. EDGE efficiently integrates (design & development) the latest technological solutions to support government, administrative, and industrial processes, and provides services to the private sector, international institutions, and national authorities.
Greece
RoA: Region of AtticaThe Region of Attica is the administrative authority for Greece's most populous area, encompassing 8 Regional Units and 66 Municipalities, including Athens, the nation’s capital. With a strong focus on Civil Protection, it plays a vital role in managing risks from natural hazards and addressing the escalating impacts of the climate crisis. Its responsibilities include the planning and coordination of disaster prevention and response, allocation of resources, and public awareness initiatives. The Region operates a state-of-the-art Civil Protection Operations Center, serving as a strategic hub for emergency management. Its diverse geography and metropolitan character make Attica a crucial partner in projects related to Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Development, showcasing adaptability and leadership in crisis management.
France
7 SIS2B: Fire and Rescue Department of North CorsicaThe Fire and Rescue Department of North Corsica (SIS2B) is responsible for preventing, protecting, and fighting fires. SIS2B's main missions include:
To successfully perform these missions, SIS2B benefits from 20 fire brigades, geographically spread throughout North Corsica. In compliance with the provisions of the French law No. 96-369 of 3 May 1996 relating to fire and rescue services, of French law No. 2004-811 of 13 August 2004 on the modernisation of civil defence and the CGCT general local authorities code of practice and in particular sections II and IV on fire and rescue services, SIS2B is responsible for providing North Corsican authorities with the operational means required to assume their respective policing powers in civil protection matters. With a team formed of 1,300 firefighters, SIS2B protects a population group varying from 185,000 to approximately 400,000 people in summer.
Italy
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e VulcanologiaThe Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, Sezione di Catania, conducts research monitoring, and surveillance in the fields of geophysics and volcanology. It is in charge of monitoring the eruptive activity of Etna, Eolian Islands, and other Sicilian volcanoes, promoting also a profitable exchange among researchers of Italy and abroad. This duty is carried out in close collaboration with the Civil Defense.The Operations Room of the Etna Observatory carries out seismic and volcanic surveillance on the Sicilian territory, according to the Program Agreement between the INGV and the Department of Civil Defense. This 24/7 service consists of continuous 8:20-hour-long surveillance shifts by two staff members assisted by 8 specialized staff members on duty. The surveillance is handled within the Working Group for the Operations Room and Information Technology Services (UFSO-IT) of the Etna Observatory. The UFSO-IT guarantees computer support for the surveillance procedures employing software development, the planning and handling of databases, and management of the network and calculation infrastructures including the Data Elaboration Center (CEO). The Etna Observatory uses the most modern technological systems, applying multiparametric monitoring techniques for the monitoring and surveillance of the sites. Of the more than 300 stations (seismic, GPS, infrasound, clinometry, geochemistry, surveillance cameras, gravimetry, magnetometry, extensometry, etc.), installed near the active volcanoes and the areas at seismic risk in Sicily, more than half are on Etna, one of the most thoroughly monitored volcanoes on Earth. The collected data, mostly transmitted in real time, allow the understanding of phenomena in the various disciplines of geophysics, geochemistry, volcanology, etc.
Italy
Alpha ConsultantALPHA Consult is a European management and technology "consultancy boutique" supporting businesses, regulators, and European institutions. ALPHA partners with its clients to deliver tailor-made solutions that create a lasting competitive advantage by addressing their most critical challenges and transforming their businesses. Thanks to senior staff with significant strategic development, market assessment, and business modelling experience, ALPHA Consult drives tangible results and makes companies more profitable.
