From July 1st to 3rd, 2025, the CARMA consortium convened in Paris for its second General Assembly, graciously hosted by the Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris (BSPP). This pivotal meeting brought together all project partners for three days of collaboration, coordination, and strategic planning. With representation from every Work Package, the General Assembly provided a...Read More
On June 18, CARMA was present at the “AI for Preparedness” workshop, a three-day event hosted in Brussels by DG ECHO (Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations). The workshop brought together civil protection professionals, researchers, and key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Resilience Management...Read More
On June 4–5, representatives of the CARMA project participated in the Projects to Policy Seminar (PPS) held in Brussels, a key event organised by CERIS (Community for European Research and Innovation for Security). The seminar brought together a wide range of stakeholders from across the EU, including security-focused research projects, policymakers, and representatives from EU...Read More
On Friday May 16, the CARMA project participated in the EUNIFY event in Thessaloniki, hosted at the Odyssea Youth Center. This dynamic two-day gathering, co-organised by Odyssea and InnoEUsphere, brought together innovators, changemakers, and cooperation-focused actors from across Europe to explore collaborative approaches to a more inclusive and forward-thinking future. The agenda included: Speed-dating sessions,...Read More
On March 27, the CARMA project took part in the CERIS Workshop on Solutions for First Responders, an event organized by the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS). The workshop gathered a wide range of experts, innovators, and first responder practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in response technologies and operational support...Read More
On Friday March 7, CARMA project partners had the opportunity to attend a large-scale firefighting exercise organized in the port of Marseille by the Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille (BMPM), one of CARMA’s key operational partners. The scenario simulated a ship fire emergency, offering valuable insight into the real-life operational challenges faced by firefighters during...Read More
The CARMA project was recently represented at the EU–Japan Workshop on Research and Innovation in Support of Disaster Risk Reduction, an event that brought together experts and stakeholders from both regions to strengthen international cooperation in the field of crisis response and territorial resilience. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity to highlight CARMA’s contributions to...Read More
From Tuesday, February 11, to Thursday, February 13, the CARMA consortium convened at the DRZ premises in Dortmund for the project’s General Assembly. This gathering brought together all partners to review the progress achieved thus far, exchange insights, and align on the next steps, particularly regarding the upcoming pilot demonstrations. During the three-day event, partners...Read More
On January 30, 02025, HRTA participated as an invited keynote speaker at the SciFY Academy in Athens during the session “Technology & Natural Disasters #2 | The Role of Innovation and AI”. This intervention followed their initial presentation in October 2024 and provided a deeper exploration of the evolving role of technology in disaster response...Read More
Last Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, the CARMA project held its first Co-Design Session at INESC ID HQ in Lisbon, bringing together end-users and experts to collaborate on enhancing search and rescue operations with innovative technologies. The workshop proved to be a remarkable space for sharing real-world experiences and challenges. End-users actively recreated...Read More
