Safe Cities Commission starts three new projects

UBC Safe Cities Commission starts three new projects

by Kaspars Vārpiņš | kaspars.varpins@liepaja.lv

adapt to different types of hazards and emergencies. The project is funded by EC CERV programme.

Speaking of projects, there is still ongoing work on the Erasmus+ project NEEDS (Needs-based education and studies in societal security) which is coming closer to its final steps. There has been three Intensive Study programs for students in societal security field and now there is ongoing work on the online study course, online network of practitioners and students as well as development of the handbook.

Stay safe and secure!

Summer of 2022 was quite active with the development of projects. The work with the projects was successful – three new projects for the UBC Safe Cities Commission were approved – BYFORES, VOALA and PA SECURE KIDS. All three projects are based on volunteers work during various crisis.

Project BYFORES (Baltic Youth for Resilient Society) aims to enhance resilience to natural and man-made disasters by strengthening inclusive, cross-sectoral cooperation between authorities and volunteer organisations in crisis management in the Baltic Sea Region with special focus on youth engagement. The project looks into the role that young people can play in managing and coping with disaster risks and reducing vulnerability through capacity building, education, and awareness raising. The project is funded by The CBSS Project Support Facility.

Project VOALA (Volunteers and Local Authorities – Baltic Sea Region Network) aims to enhance society’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters by strengthening inclusive, cross-sectoral cooperation between authorities and volunteer organizations in crisis management in the Baltic Sea Region. The project is funded by Swedish Institute.

Project PA SECURE KIDS (Strengthening children’s participation in civil protection and building resilient societies) aims to strengthen the sustainability and impact of child participation mechanisms in decision making processes at both national and local levels with a specific focus on decisions and action to build safe and secure societies, including their resilience and ability to prevent, prepare, respond, and