Cross border risk assessment for increased prevention and preparedness in Europe: way forward

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About the project

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Work packages and outputs

Development of a shared methodology for the management of transboundary seismic and flood risk

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Considering the need expressed by local civil protections involved as stakeholders in BORIS, particularly to enhance the multi-risk analysis methodology proposed for an effective use towards emergency planning, the BORIS2 goal is to deliver a methodology and tool to support stakeholders to undertake strategic decisions to improve emergency planning. The multi-risk analysis methodology developed in BORIS, that was implemented at municipality scale, will be modified for application at sub-municipal level (e.g. at census tract level or for square grid units) considering relevant multi-risk scenarios. This will enable to highlight urban areas that are most impacted by single and multiple risks for a better planning of emergency phase. Moreover, critical infrastructures and their connections will be included for the evaluation.

Expanding on the concept of Limit Condition for the Emergency and its associated evaluation model proposed by the Italian Civil Protection Department, which is aimed at checking the physical efficiency after a seismic damaging event of the emergency system of urban settlements, a multi-risk approach that could be applied also in cross-border regions will be proposed delivering a comprehensive methodology for institutions operating in different national context.

A “scenario-driven” approach will be tested for the assessment of the impacts of seismic, flood or multi-risk events on assets and infrastructures relevant for emergency management. Results of BORIS2 will be integrated in the existing BORIS platform, ensuring its interoperability. The BORIS2 solution will be replicable in other cross border areas and the project results and dissemination activities will be designed to exploit knowledge sharing and capacity building through the UCPKN platform.

BORIS2 builds on the project BORIS (2021-2022).

Latest BORIS2 news

Re-watch the BORIS2 webinar from June 12, 2025June 16, 2025
The BORIS2 team was excited to welcome more than 40 participants to last week’s webinar ‘Methodology for Cross-Border Emergency Management Planning’. Thanks to everyone interested in the event, for asking questions and to our speakers Maria Polese, Matjaz Dolsek, Radmila Salic Makreska and Mojca Premrl… Read more: Re-watch the BORIS2 webinar from June 12, 2025
Workshop on multi-risk assessment in cross-border areas in TriesteMay 15, 2025
After the first stakeholder workshop in Vienna in late February, the BORIS2 team concluded another two-day stakeholder workshop yesterday. This time, the event took place in Trieste and was hosted by OGS, presenting results achieved so far and planning the last quarter of the project.… Read more: Workshop on multi-risk assessment in cross-border areas in Trieste
Webinar: BORIS2 Methodology For Cross-Border Emergency Management PlanningApril 30, 2025
12.06.202510:00-11:30 am (CET) Disasters don’t stop at borders. Cross-border regions can use the joint assessment of risks as a chance to strengthen cooperation, integrate expertise from various disciplines, and foster a deeper mutual understanding. Harmonisation in this context means aligning methods, perspectives, and data to assess… Read more: Webinar: BORIS2 Methodology For Cross-Border Emergency Management Planning