The Project is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and by national funds of the countries participating in the Interreg V-A “Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020” Cooperation Programme
Project: “Protecting biodiversity at NATURA 2000 sites and other protected areas from natural hazards through a certified framework for cross-border education, training and support of civil protection volunteers based on innovation and new technologies”, Subsidy contract № В2.6d.06/02.10.2017
Managing Authority: Managing Authority of the Objective “European Territorial Cooperation” Operational Programmes of the Ministry for Economy and Development, acting as the Managing Authority of the Cooperation Programme “Interreg V –A Greece-Bulgaria” 2014-2020
Funding programme: Cooperation Programme “Interreg V –A Greece-Bulgaria” 2014-2020
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME “GREECE-BULGARIA 2014-2020”
Lead Beneficiary: Network for the operational Support and Education of the volunteers’ Associations in the field of Civil Protection against natural disasters – NSEA
Triadi 57001, Thermi, Thessaloniki, GREECE
Tel. +30 2313300711 / Fax +30 2310464421
E-mail: dyopp.net@gmail.com / Website: http://www.dyopp.gr
Contact Person: Ms. Ioanna PANTELIDOU
Partners:
– Project Beneficiary 2: Centre for Research and Technology Hellas / Information Technologies Institute
6th km Thessaloniki – Thermi, 57001 Thermi, GREECE
Tel. +30 2310464160(112) / Fax +30 2310464164
E-mail: ngramm@iti.gr / Website: http://www.iti.gr
Contact Person: Dr. Nikos GRAMMALIDIS
– Project Beneficiary 3: Regional Municipalities Association “Maritza”
Business Incubator, 6310 Klokotnitsa, Haskovo Municipality, BULGARIA
Tel. +359 38665021 / Fax +359 38664869
E-mail: maritza@maritza.info / Website: http://www.maritza.info
Contact Person: Ms. Rayna YOVCHEVA
– Project Beneficiary 4: Institute of Information and Communication Technologies – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
acad. Georgi Bonchev str. Bl. 2, 1113 Sofia, BULGARIA
Tel. +359 899291523 / Fax +359 28707273
E-mail: ninabox2002@gmail.com / Website: http://www.iict.bas.bg/EN/index.html
Contact Person: PhD Nina DOBRINKOVA
– Project Beneficiary 5: Municipality of Zlatograd
1 “Stefan Stambolov” str., 4980 Zlatograd, BULGARIA
Tel. +359 030712551 / Fax +359 030714023
E-mail: ObA-zlatograd@zlatograd.bg / Website: http://www.zlatograd.bg
Contact Person: Ms. Krasimira ZGUROVA BOZOVA
Period of implementation: 2 October 2017 – 30 June 2020
Overall objective
The overall objective of the project is the protection of NATURA 2000 and other protected areas from natural hazards through a certified framework for education, training and support of CPV on a joint CB basis
Specific objectives
1) the establishment of successful interoperability between NSEA (Greece) and MARITZA (Bulgaria);
2) the creation of a robust, certified and CB joint educational/training system for the CPV which deal with the management of natural disasters such as wildfires and floods`;
3) the utilization of the involved structures’ scientific/technical tools and means by the trained/certified CPV during their operations;
4) the appropriate equipment of the trained and certified CPV via the involved structures;
5) the establishment of a joint CB approach on issues of environmental protection against natural disasters with the support of CPV.
Activities
Work package 1: Project Management & Coordination
Work package 2: Communication & Dissemination
Work package 3: Enhancement of the educational/ training competence of the cross-border civil protection volunteers
Work package 4: Strengthening the operational capacity of the cross-border civil protection volunteerism
Work package 5: Setting the base for future steps
Expected results
– the full scale operation of a joint, well trained and effective CPV based system for the conservation of NATURA 2000 sites and other protected areas of the CB area, as well as of civilians and properties against natural disasters (wildland fires/floods),
– the joint development of the NSEA and MARITZA structures based on scientifically/technically sophisticated solutions towards a concrete and sustainable CB network,
– the establishment of a common/certified CB training and support system targeting to environmental/biodiversity protection through the operation of the CPV,
– the enhancement of biodiversity and society resilience through promotion and reinforcement of civil protection volunteerism,
– the promotion of public’s awareness and active involvement in aspects of environmental/biodiversity protection and conservation and natural disaster impact management as well,
– the improvement of the operational readiness, capacity and response levels amongst the involved CB communities and CPV,
– creation of synergies and joint operational procedures in the CB area dealing with biodiversity protection against natural disasters and civil protection decision making and managing,
– the sustainability of all project outcomes (educational/training system, scientific/technical solutions, equipment, dissemination and network building) by viably putting into action all produced mechanisms, procedures and tools.
Project progress
– October 2017 – contracted services for development of documentation for procurement procedures on the project eOUTLAND
– November 2017 – contracted activities: organization of a Kick-off meeting; organization of the final forum in Haskovo; raising awareness of external target groups; logistics of 3-day training in Bulgaria; logistics of 2 one day training events held in Greece with live streaming in Bulgaria; logistics of 2 one-day training events in Bulgaria with live streaming in Greece; logistics of 2-day pilot training / simulation in Haskovo
– 18 – 18.12.2017 – Kick-off meeting, History Hotel, Haskovo
– December 2017 – contracted activities: delivery of new, unused office equipment.
– January 2017 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 02.10 – 31.12.2017
– January 2017 – prepared and sent to the Lead Beneficiary Project Progress Report for the first reporting period 02.10 – 31.12.2017
– October 2017 – March 2018 – performing studying activities in connection with the preparation of specifications for the different types of activities.
– April 2018 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.01.2018 – 31.03.2018
– April 2018 – contracted activities: Develop and print 500 posters and 1 banner; Produce Short videos (promotional and educational) and production of DVD’s for volunteers; Development and print of result leaflet – 5000 copies full colour, BG, GR, EN; Production 6 training handbooks for the Bulgarian volunteers
– April 2018 – June 2018 – performing studying activities in connection with the preparation of specifications for the different types of activities.
– May 2018 – 4 publications for the project in: haskovo.info on 04.05.2018; haskovo.net on 04.05.2018; izvestnik.info on 04.05.2018; e-svilengrad.com and newspaper “Most” on 17.05.2018
– 10-11.05.2018 – 1st Interim meeting (second working), Komotini, Greece
– 20.06.2018 – Raise awareness visit to external target groups, Topolovgrad
– 22.06.2018 – The first information materials on eOUTLAND project are ready – poster, banner
– July 2018 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.04.2018 – 30.06.2018
– July 2018 – prepared and sent to the Lead Beneficiary Project Progress Report for the сецонд reporting period 01.01 – 30.06.2018
– 18.07.2018 – Raise awareness visit to external target groups in Madzharovo Municipality
– 31.07.2018 – 1 day event for live streaming seminar held in Greece and broadcasted in Bulgaria
– 31.07.2018 – Analyses on the topic: wildland fires for “SAKAR” (NATURA 2000 site) and floods for “Derventski Heights 1” (NATURA 2000 site) on the territory of Haskovo region – Contributions to the the Environmental/ biodiversity protection study developed by Projet Beneficiary 4
– 31.07.2018 – Assessment of the risk of disasters in Haskovo region with cross-border implifications in Greece
– October 2018 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.07.2018 – 30.09.2018
– 15.11.2018 – Raise awareness visit to external target groups, Svilengrad Municipality
– 15.11.2018 – Raise awareness visit to external target groups, “Petar Beron” Secondary School, Svilengrad
– 27.11.2018 – 1 day event for live streaming seminar held in Bulgaria and broadcasted in Greece
– December 2018 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.10.2018 – 30.11.2018
– December 2018 – development and translation in Bulgarian of 6 training handbooks for voluntary formations from Bulgaria and Greece completed. They are due to be printed in January 2019 as follows:
1) Handbook on organizational, incident and operational interoperability and cooperation of civil protection volunteers at the cross-border level
2) Handbook on the ecological value of biodiversity and activation of volunteers for civil protection in the cross-border area
3) Handbook on outdoor fire management for civil protection volunteers
4) Handbook on flood management for civil protection volunteers in the cross-border area
5) Handbook on personal safety of civil protection volunteers, participating in actions to prevent or control disasters, fires and emergencies and mitigate their effects
6) Handbook on handling equipment and tools for civil protection volunteers involved in actions to prevent forest fires and restore the burnt areas
– January 2019 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.12.2018 – 31.12.2018
– January 2019 – printed 6 training handbooks for voluntary formations from Bulgaria and Greece (each version in 50 pieces)
– 24 – 26 January 2019 – 3-day training in Bulgaria for Bulgarian and Greek volunteers and representatives of project partners
– 16 – 20 February 2019 – 5-day training for Bulgarian and Greek volunteers and representatives of project partners in Greece
– 22 – 23 March 2019 – 2nd Interim meeting on the project eOUTLNAD in Zlatograd, Bulgaria
– 04 – 05 June 2019 – Final Open Event in Haskovo region, Bulgaira
– 06 – 07 June 2019 – 2-day Training Pilot/ Simulation in Haskovo region, Bulgaria
-18- 22 June 2019 – 5-day training for Bulgarian and Greek volunteers and representatives of project partners in Greece
– 28 June 2019 – 1 day event for live streaming seminar held in Bulgaria and broadcasted in Greece
– September 2019 – Оperformed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.07.2019 – 30.09.2019.
– November 2019 – performed FLC of Project Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.10.2019 – 31.10.2019
– Promotional video under the project eOUTLAND in Bulgarian, English and Greek
– Educational video under the project eOUTLAND in Bulgarian, English, and Greek
– February 2020 – Developed and submitted additional activities on the project
– May 2020 – Prepared archive of the implemented activities as of May 2020, sent to the Lead Partner by the request of the CO
– July 2020 – Approved additional activities on the project
– December 2020 – Signed amendment for the additional activities on the project
– January 2021 – Implemented first level of control of Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.10.2019 – 08.01.2021
– January 2021 – Participation in an online Partners’ Meeting on the project on January 14, 2021
– March 2021 – contracted activities: delivery of 20 tablets, 1 video surveillance system, technical equipment for the premises
– June 2021 – contracted activities: 3-day competition for youth fire brigades; 5 trainings for students from Haskovo region; 25 trainings for the target groups – local population from Haskovo region, forest owners and others from Haskovo region; training for media – 1 training for media representatives from Haskovo region in Bulgaria and 1 training for media representatives from Haskovo region in Greece
– June 2021 – Implemented 3-day Competition of youth fire brigades „Young firefighter“ in Svilengrad during 24 – 26.06.2021
– July 2021 – Implemented first level of control of Beneficiary 3 for the period 01.01.2021 – 10.07.2021
– October, 2021 – Study – through scientific means the attitudes, perceptions and needs of the population on the topic of preparedness for an adequate response to fires; Questionnaire
Last updated: 04.10.2021
“This document has been created within the framework of the Project „Protecting biodiversity at NATURA 2000 sites and other protected areas from natural hazards through a certified framework for cross-border education, training and support of civil protection volunteers based on innovation and new technologies” (eOUTLAND), financed under the INTERREG V-A Cooperation Program “Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020”, Subsidy Contract No В2.6d.06/02.10.2017. The Project is co funded by the European Regional Development Fund and by national funds of the countries participating in the Interreg V-A “Greece – Bulgaria 2014-2020” Cooperation Programme.“
