SIMMER-Interreg NEXT MED

WP3.1 Workshop

Διοργανώνουμε σήμερα, ένα διαδραστικό εργαστήρι (WP3 – Task 3.1) με στόχο να αναδείξουμε ανάγκες, προτεραιότητες και προκλήσεις γύρω από τη διαχείριση των δασικών πυρκαγιών.

Συμμετέχουν φορείς από:
🏛 Δημόσια διοίκηση
🚒 Πολιτική προστασία
🎓 Επιστημονική κοινότητα
🌍 Τοπικές αρχές & κοινωνία πολιτών

Μέσα από μια συμμετοχική προσέγγιση, οι ομάδες δουλεύουν πάνω σε τρία κρίσιμα επίπεδα:

✔ Πρόληψη
✔ Καταστολή
✔ Αποκατάσταση

💬 Με στόχο όχι μόνο να καταγράψουμε απόψεις, αλλά να εντοπίσουμε τι πραγματικά χρειάζεται να γίνει – και τι το εμποδίζει.

Τα αποτελέσματα θα συμβάλουν στη διαμόρφωση του stakeholder survey του έργου και στα επόμενα βήματα του SIMMER.

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Simmer Partner, Palestine Polytechnic University in action!

Nour Tareq Al Juneidi 👏👏👏

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🌿 ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΣΕ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ – Έργο SIMMER 🔥
Σας προσκαλούμε στο εισαγωγικό εργαστήριο που διοργανώνεται στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού έργου SIMMER-Interreg NEXT MED, με συντονιστή το Centre of Excellence in Risk & Decision Sciences – European University Cyprus.
📌 Θέμα:
Προς Ανθεκτική Διαχείριση Δασικών Πυρκαγιών στη Μεσογειακή Περιοχή
Επικαιροποίηση πολιτικών και νομικών πλαισίων, με έμφαση στη διαχείριση βλάστησης/καύσιμης ύλης και στα προληπτικά μέτρα
📅 Ημερομηνία: Πέμπτη, 30 Απριλίου 2026
📍 Χώρος: European University Cyprus (THE SUMMIT)
🕘 Ώρα: 09:00 – 13:00 (θα ακολουθήσει ελαφρύ γεύμα)
Το εργαστήριο στοχεύει στη συγκέντρωση εμπειρογνωμόνων και ενδιαφερόμενων φορέων για την ανάπτυξη πρακτικών και ουσιαστικών λύσεων ενίσχυσης της ανθεκτικότητας απέναντι στις δασικές πυρκαγιές στη Μεσόγειο.
📩 Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής:
[email protected]
🗓️ Μέχρι: 26 Απριλίου 2026
💻 Θα υπάρχει δυνατότητα συμμετοχής και εξ αποστάσεως μέσω συνδέσμου.
🔗 Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για το έργο:
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/simmer/about/
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🌿 WORKSHOP INVITATION – SIMMER Project 🔥
We are pleased to invite you to an introductory workshop organized under the EU SIMMER-Interreg NEXT MED Project, coordinated by Centre of Excellence in Risk & Decision Sciences – European University Cyprus.
📌 Topic:
Towards Resilient Forest Fire Management in the Mediterranean Region
Updating policies and legal frameworks, with a focus on vegetation/fuel management and preventive measures
📅 Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
📍 Location: European University Cyprus (THE SUMMIT)
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 13:00 (followed by light lunch)
This workshop brings together experts and stakeholders to contribute to the development of practical, impactful solutions for wildfire resilience in the Mediterranean region.
📩 Confirm your participation:
[email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: April 26, 2026
💻 A remote participation option will also be available.
🔗 Learn more about the project:
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/simmer/about/
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#δασικέςπυρκαγιές #ανθεκτικότητα #Μεσόγειος #πρόληψη

As part of the SIMMER Project’s stakeholder engagement activities, PPU (Palestine Polytechnic University), Palestinian partner of SIMMER, held a coordination meeting with the Palestinian Civil Defense on the 17th March 2026 to assess the current wildfire response framework in Palestine. The discussion focused on operational procedures during wildfire incidents, the availability of firefighting equipment, and the key challenges faced by response teams, particularly during periods of high temperatures and prolonged dry conditions. Participants also explored how the SIMMER Project can support improved preparedness, enhance coordination among relevant institutions, and facilitate knowledge exchange on wildfire risk management, contributing to more effective and timely response efforts.





https://www.interregnextmed.eu/simmer-in-palestine-assesses-the-wildfire-response/

Joseph Bechara, wildfire management expert at Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (Lebanon Reforestation Initiative) and SIMMER Project Manager, had an interview on Voix du Liban, on 24th March 2026, highlighting that wildfire management goes beyond firefighting. It includes prevention, ecosystem restoration, pollution control, and strong coordination among stakeholders such as Civil Defense, ministries, municipalities, and local communities.

Mr. Bechara, introduced the EU-funded project called SIMMER, which brings together six Mediterranean countries to enhance cooperation, share knowledge, and develop joint solutions for wildfire preparedness. He emphasized LRI’s role in raising awareness and promoting prevention, alongside the importance of strengthening Civil Defense capacities.

Joseph Bechara concluded by inviting stakeholders and experts to contribute insights and resources to support collective efforts in wildfire risk reduction.

You can watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/vjpp6vhJov4?si=L4BNkRCCYRkxB2_B

تأثير الحرب على إزدياد خطر الحرائق وتلوث البيئة مع جوزف بشارة في انترفيو حلقة جديدة من إنترفيو مع الخبير البيئي جوزف بشارة

We’re really excited to share something a bit different we’re bringing into SIMMER 😊 A video showcasing how vineyards can act as natural firebreaks — slowing down or even stopping wildfires.

This example comes from the HORIZON ResAlliance project, where we’re collecting real-life practices that are already making a difference on the ground. As part of the ongoing WP3 work, all partners are mapping their stakeholders and bringing in knowledge, ideas, and lessons from other projects — building on what already exists instead of starting from scratch.

What we love about this is how it connects real-world experience with simulation. By feeding insights like this into SIMMER, we can explore how nature-based solutions might work in different scenarios — always keeping people, landscapes, and shared knowledge at the center 🌱🔥

The use of vineyards as firebreaks. Event was the ResAlliance‘s Cyprus-LandLab 2nd Workshop, and it specifically focused...

🌍 Lebanon Reforestation Initiative at the Interreg NEXT MED Launch in Beirut

Last week in Beirut, the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) participated in the official launch of the projects funded in Lebanon, held under the theme “Cooperating for a Resilient Mediterranean.”

The event brought together more than 200 participants, including Lebanese ministers, the European Union and Italian ambassadors, and key ecosystem actors, highlighting Lebanon’s active role in building a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Mediterranean region.

These discussions provided valuable insights and strengthened collaboration among project partners, national institutions, and regional stakeholders.

🌍 SIMMER Project in Action!

Our partners from Palestine Polytechnic University 🇵🇸 and Wadi Association – Jordan 🇯🇴 joined the launch event of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme in Amman!

They showcased the SIMMER project, driving regional cooperation and innovative solutions across the Mediterranean.

💡 Excited for what’s ahead as all SIMMER partners work together to make an impact!

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