Skarinou, Cyprus. Cross-border civil protection workshops will take place on April 2 and 3 in Skarinou to strengthen community resilience and public participation in disaster preparedness.
Workshops under ACT4ALL project
The workshops will be held at the Environmental Information Centre of Rural Larnaca and are organised within the ACT4ALL project. They will bring together 25 participants from Cyprus and Crete, including representatives of local authorities and volunteer organisations.
Focus on cooperation and readiness
Speaking to CNA, Anna Kosma, an official at the Larnaca–Famagusta Development Company, said the initiative focuses on exchanging expertise and best practices, enhancing cross-border cooperation, and improving readiness for natural disasters.
Interreg funding and project goals
The ACT4ALL project is funded under the Interreg VI-A Greece–Cyprus 2021–2027 programme. It aims to boost citizen engagement and strengthen operational preparedness in response to increasing climate-related risks.
Training, awareness and digital tools
Kosma said the project includes training programmes for citizens and volunteers, awareness campaigns, and the development of digital tools to better coordinate volunteer efforts. She added that pilot preparedness exercises will also be carried out to test response plans under real conditions.
Building resilient communities
“The aim is to build more resilient and better-prepared communities through cooperation, skills development and active citizen participation,” she said.
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