The Hut and DIRECTED present : Not Just Another Tool: Integrating Web Portals for Local Decision-Making in Extreme Weather Risk Management
Uncategorized / February 14, 2025

With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, local authorities and decision-makers need reliable digital tools to enhance preparedness and response strategies. This webinar will explore the role of community-based web portals in supporting disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA).
Bringing together experts, policymakers, and researchers, the session will focus on how digital platforms can facilitate real-time information sharing, improve coordination, and enhance local resilience during disasters. Participants will gain first-hand insights through a panel discussion and engage directly with experts in a live Q&A session.
Agenda:
13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & Introduction
13:10 – 13:50 | Panel Discussion on Digital Platforms in DRM & CCA
13:50 – 14:00 | Live Q&A & Conclusion
Registration is free on CMINE at this link, and all registered participants will receive the webinar link via email.
This webinar is part of a collaborative effort involving 15 EU-funded projects, including AGILE, BuildERS, B-prepared, CORE, C2IMPRESS, DIRECTED, DISTENDER, MEDiate, MIRACA, MYRIAD–EU, The Hut, PARATUS, RESILIAGE, RiskPACC, and SYNERGIES.
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