Why is interoperability important? A view from technological developers
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected there are a growing number of cross-border crises, for example international pandemics, terrorist threats, and climate change. In these instances, effective disaster response requires the coordination of multiple stakeholders across multiple countries, including first responders and civil protection bodies, as well as local authorities, researchers, and technology providers. Interoperability […]
Why is interoperability important? A view from standardisation bodies
What is interoperability in the context of crisis management? Interoperability refers to the ability of diverse systems and organisations to work together. In the context of crisis management this means the interoperability of various management processes for building resilience in and against crises. A crisis may be approaching, ongoing, or ending. However, regardless of the […]
Assessing the ethical and societal impact of new standards in the crisis management domain
The analysis of the ethical and societal issues of (pre)standardisation processes in the crisis management domain can help facilitate both informed decision-making and effective protection of ethical and societal concerns. Within the STRATEGY project, we are carrying out an Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) to identify and address ethical and societal issues in the (pre)standardisation process […]
Improving disaster risk management: the role of Information Communication Technology (ICTs)
The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) implementation workshop is an innovative international event, which brings together academic, governmental, civil defence, policy and other societal stakeholders with a significant interest in disaster preparedness and crisis response. The 2020 CAP Workshop was organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and attracted approximately 800 participants from over 126 countries. […]
Mapping the crisis management standardisation landscape
Despite the abundance of expertise in disaster risk reduction across European organisations, there is no harmonized approach to crisis management that standardises systems, tools, and operational procedures at the Union level. For example, at present, crisis management symbology and colour coding is not consistent across European borders. Similarly, many of the systems used in the […]
First Strategy Workshop – Working with first responders and domain experts to improve disaster response
On 2 Dec 2020, the STRATEGY consortium hosted its first virtual workshop, welcoming the projects’ End-User Advisory Board and Advisory Board, comprised of first responders, domain experts and civil protection bodies. The STRATEGY project focuses on improving the interoperability of crisis management solutions, to standardise disaster response efforts across the EU. As such, it seeks […]
Improving the interoperability of crisis management solutions across the EU
In order to ensure public safety and security in disasters, effective crisis management requires efficient communication and access to critical information before, during and after operations. Inter-connectedness and cooperation between different rescue teams is essential for saving lives and protecting assets. Despite the abundance of expertise, knowledge, and know-how in disaster risk reduction, the risks […]