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The newly appointed CORE Associated Labs

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Following a rigorous selection process, RESILIAGE has chosen a diverse range of institutions from across Europe and Latin America. These selected institutions represent various sectors, including government bodies, non-profits, emergency services, infrastructure, education, business, and cultural organizations. Each CORE Associated Lab demonstrated a strong commitment to citizen engagement, a robust local network, and expertise in disaster preparedness.

The selected CORE Associated Labs

Europe:
  • Austria and Slovenia: Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Greece (Crete): Cultural Association of Livadia “The Holy Cross”
  • Greece (Cyclades/Kimolos Island): Cyclades Unified (NGO)
  • Norway: Non-profit, GEOfood initiative, Cooperation with territories around UNESCO Global Geoparks
  • Poland: Coal Mining Museum in Zabrze (Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego)
  • Portugal: Bombeiros Voluntários de Carregal do Sal
  • Romania: Hateg UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Romania (Constanta County): “Happy Yurt” Muslim Community, Cultural NGO: Anticus Multicultural Association
  • Spain (Galicia): Fundacion Uxio Novoneyra (NGO)
  • Spain: Valencia Local Police
Latin America:
  • Chile: Balloon Latam Social Enterprise
  • Ecuador: Imbabura Geopark Chair of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  • Ecuador: Tungurahua Volcano Geopark
  • Ecuador: Cerro Plateado Biological Reserve
  • Brazil: PROURB, Academic Institution

The selected CORE Associated Labs will contribute significantly to RESILIAGE’s mission by:

  • Enhancing community resilience and crisis response through localized, evidence-based approaches.
  • Co-shaping and co-developing holistic knowledge with local communities in collaboration with RESILIAGE’s existing CORE Labs.
  • Fostering sustainable development by integrating systemic innovation, preparedness plans, and community engagement strategies.

Looking ahead: a collaborative future

The integration of these CORE Associated Labs into the RESILIAGE network will facilitate greater collaboration between communities, researchers, and policymakers. By working together, these labs will enhance local and regional resilience against disasters, ensuring that cultural heritage remains a cornerstone of disaster risk management strategies.

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