PPRD East 4

07/08/2026

🚒 🇪🇺🇸🇰Every deployment is an opportunity to learn.
When Slovak civil protection teams join wildfire response operations through the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, they do much more than support emergency operations.
Each mission helps improve operational procedures, strengthen cooperation with European partners and bring valuable experience back home to enhance preparedness.
In our latest interview, Col. Peter Kovalík shares how international deployments contribute to stronger national civil protection systems and how this experience can support the objectives of PPRD East 4 across the Eastern Partnership.
👉 Read the full story on the UCP Knowledge Network
https://civil-protection-knowledge-network.europa.eu/news/slovakia-strengthens-wildfire-preparedness-through-european-deployments

31/07/2026

🔥 is once again contributing to response efforts in under the UCPM!
Beyond supporting communities during the wildfire season, the deployment provides valuable operational experience that will help strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in Moldova.

As highlighted in our latest story, this mission reflects Moldova's growing role within the European civil protection community while generating practical lessons that will inform future activities on wildfire prevention, preparedness and response.

Mr. Aurel Baciu, Head of the Inspectoratul General pentru Situații de Urgență al MAI (IGSU) and PPRD East 4 National Chair, and Mr. Serghei Puiu, PPRD East 4 National Focal Point currently deployed in Greece, share their perspectives on the value of operational experience, international cooperation and interoperability in strengthening national preparedness.

🔗 Read the full story: https://civil-protection-knowledge-network.europa.eu/news/moldova-strengthens-preparedness-through-european-wildfire-response

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

09/06/2026

A long-standing commitment to cooperation and shared expertise.

In this interview, Luigi D’Angelo, Operations Director for Emergency Coordination at the Dipartimento Protezione Civile, reflects on the strategic support that the Department has been providing to the PPRD East initiative since 2010, through the participation of its operative structures.

Building on national operational experience, the engagement continues to strengthen preparedness, enhance coordination, and reinforce cooperation between civil protection authorities across the region.


EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

03/06/2026

Take a look back at the Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) to through the perspective of CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta - from institutional dialogue in Yerevan to field activities in the Vayots Dzor region.

A journey across territories, operational realities and local coordination efforts contributing to the future National Plan of Action 2026–2029.


ՀՀ ներքին գործերի նախարարություն - Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia , CIMA Research Foundation, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

25/05/2026

Last March, the consortium carried out the Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) in the Republic of , a week of institutional dialogue, field activities and operational exchanges aimed at shaping the future National Plan of Action 2026–2029.

From strategic discussions in Chișinău to field visits in Hîncești and exchanges with the GIES team in Soroca, the mission connected national priorities with local operational realities, focusing on preparedness, emergency planning, interoperability and coordination.

A particularly valuable aspect of the mission was the direct exchange between pilot areas: building on the experience developed during PPRD East 3, Soroca shared practical approaches and lessons learned with Hîncești, supporting knowledge transfer and strengthening cooperation across territories.

The mission also brought together institutions, hydrometeorological services, humanitarian actors and civil society organisations, reinforcing a shared commitment to more integrated and resilient disaster risk management systems in Moldova.


CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

Prevention saves lives, and strengthens systems.
In this interview, Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo, highlights why disaster risk management and reduction are a priority for Italian Development Cooperation in the development of a stronger nexus between Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid.

Drawing on Italy’s civil protection experience, he underlines the importance of prevention, early warning, coordination and shared expertise, and reaffirms Italy’s commitment to working together with partner countries to strengthen their own systems.

A vision built on cooperation, capacity building, and shared responsibility.


EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

14/05/2026

The Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) to concludes in Yerevan with the final alignment sessions bringing together the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA, ՀՀ ներքին գործերի նախարարություն - Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia), the EU Delegation, the Armenian State Hydrometeorological and Monitoring Service and the Unified Operational Management Centre of MIA.

Building on the institutional consultations and field activities carried out in the Vayots Dzor region, discussions focused on validating national priorities, strengthening coordination mechanisms and defining the next implementation steps under .

From preparedness planning to local coordination and pilot-area development, the mission contributed to shaping a shared operational framework for the future National Plan of Action 2026–2029.

The mission closes with a clearer roadmap for the first implementation phase, reinforcing institutional cooperation and resilience-building efforts across the country.


CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

13/05/2026

The Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) to moves from institutional dialogue to the field, reaching the Vayots Dzor region for two days of on-site activities and local engagement.

Here, together with the Rescue Service Administration of ՀՀ ներքին գործերի նախարարություն - Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, local authorities and volunteer groups, the mission explores how preparedness and coordination take shape in territories exposed to risk. From visits around the Kechut reservoir to discussions with local stakeholders, field observations help connect operational realities with future planning priorities.

These activities contribute to shaping future pilot interventions, preparedness measures and exercise development under .

Track the mission day by day! 👇


CIMA Research Foundation, CISOM Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta, Hasičský a záchranný zbor / Ministerstvo vnútra SR

13/05/2026

The entire PPRD East 4 team is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Teimuraz Melkadze, Head of the Civil protection Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and a valued collaborator of PPRD East 3.

Throughout the years of cooperation, Temur stood out for his professionalism, dedication and strong commitment to strengthening disaster risk management and emergency response capacities across the region. Beyond his expertise, he will be remembered for his humanity, his passion for the work, and his constant presence alongside colleagues and partners.

His contribution and the memory of the many moments shared together over the years will remain with all those who had the privilege to work with him. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and the entire Emergency Management Service of Georgia during this difficult time.