Harmoni

Flood Risk & Cascading NaTech Effects Roundtable (Romania)
2026-03-12
Event Purpose
This roundtable explored flood-induced cascading failures affecting transport and industrial infrastructures.
Topics Discussed

Lessons learned from previous flood events
Knowledge transfer from PARATUS and related initiatives
Enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Expert Contributions
Researchers and practitioners contributed to refining evidence-based flood response protocols.
Impact
The session reinforced the importance of structured knowledge integration within the HARMONI Knowledge Graph backbone.

UAV-SAR Monitoring Demonstration for Earthquake Impact Assessment (Türkiye – Marmara)
2026-02-28
Demonstration Overview
A live demonstration showcased UAV-based SAR monitoring capabilities for rapid industrial damage assessment following seismic activity.
Technical Highlights

Integration of SAR and optical satellite imagery
Near-real-time damage detection indicators
Interoperability testing with AFAD-EKA systems

Operational Impact
The exercise demonstrated how monitoring data feeds into the HARMONI decision support layer to accelerate informed response actions.
Conclusion
Improved situational awareness enables faster coordination between national authorities and cross-border partners.

HARMONI Kick-Off Meeting – Building the Foundation for Cross-Border NaTech Resilience
2026-02-26
Event Overview
The official HARMONI Kick-Off Meeting marked the beginning of our collaborative journey to enhance resilience against Natural Hazard Triggering Technological (NaTech) risks across Europe.
Objectives

Align consortium partners on technical and operational priorities
Define the roadmap for the Prevent–Monitor–Respond platform architecture
Establish governance, security, and interoperability principles

Key Discussions
Partners presented initial concepts for the CI Digital Twin modules, remote sensing integration strategies, and the development of the Hybrid NaTech Decision Assessment (HNDA) engine.
Outcome
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deliver a trusted, interoperable, and secure platform supporting civil protection authorities and critical infrastructure operators across Europe.

Cross-Border Wildfire & Transport Infrastructure Simulation Workshop (Spain – Málaga)
2026-02-12
Workshop Focus
This technical workshop focused on wildfire-driven disruptions to transport critical infrastructures in the Málaga region.
Demonstration Scope

Simulation of cascading effects on road and rail networks
Alternative evacuation routing scenarios
Digital Twin validation against historical wildfire data

Stakeholders Involved
Regional civil protection authorities, transport operators, emergency planners, and technical experts collaborated to evaluate pre-event preparedness strategies.
Key Takeaway
The session highlighted how predictive modeling enhances prevention and contingency planning before wildfire seasons.

HARMONI Stakeholder Forum & Collaboration Workshop (Greece – Thessaly)
2026-01-09
Forum Objective
The HARMONI Stakeholder Forum gathered representatives from civil protection agencies, infrastructure operators, and research institutions.
Main Themes

Cross-agency data interoperability
Secure information sharing principles
End-to-end platform demonstration for flood scenarios

Collaboration Outcomes
Participants explored pathways for cross-border coordination and integration of national systems into the HARMONI interoperability framework.
Next Steps
The forum concluded with commitments to participate in future training exercises and joint pilot demonstrations.
