The aim of the RISKHUB II project is to reduce risks through the development of interoperability between Slovenia and Hungary, improving disaster preparedness and response to climate change-related risks in the Hungarian-Slovenian border towns by improving cooperation between volunteer fire departments and ensuring a sustainable, harmonized preparedness program. Cross-border cooperation is essential to achieve project goals, as disasters and climate change impacts know no borders. Border communities and volunteer fire departments must effectively collaborate and act collectively to face and manage these challenges. The RISKHUB II project enables the sharing of best practices, exchange of experiences and knowledge, as well as the development and implementation of common strategies for more effective risk management. Collaboration serves the safety of people on both sides of the border and helps sustainably develop border areas.

Strategic planning ensures that the project achieves long-term goals, enabling border communities to achieve sustainable development and more effective emergency preparedness. The study on increasing the cooperation and efficiency of Hungarian and Slovenian non-profit rescue organizations helps develop the project’s professional foundations and specific proposals to increase collaboration and efficiency between volunteer fire departments. The study supports communication between volunteer fire departments and other participants, harmonization of different preparedness programs and practices, as well as more efficient and effective collaboration.

The involvement of the academic sector is of great importance, as researchers and experts add value to project planning and implementation. Academics provide volunteer fire departments with their latest scientific findings and technologies to help them manage disasters more effectively and adapt to climate change.

Capacity building is essential to achieve development. As part of this, e-learning and mobile application development, as well as the procurement of specialized equipment, will be carried out. The development of e-learning enables project participants to develop sustainable, harmonized preparedness programs and effectively implement them, thus helping to achieve more effective and stronger emergency response in border regions. The event management mobile application contributes to the success of the project by enabling more efficient and faster communication.
The specialized trailers equipped with firefighting and rescue equipment, as well as flood protection tools, make a significant contribution to the success of the project, as they offer a flexible and mobile solution for emergency management. The vehicle is easily movable and quickly accessible in border areas, allowing for a more effective and rapid response to disasters, which is crucial in emergency management and risk reduction.

To increase the level of preparedness and efficiency of interventions, a harmonized training program is being introduced, including training for trainers, systematic training, and joint exercises. At the operational level of the project, this cooperation leads to the development of more efficient and harmonized firefighting and rescue forces, resulting in more effective and stronger emergency response capabilities.

Community development and information sharing enable the communication of project results and progress to local communities and facilitate relationships between volunteer fire departments, other stakeholders, and local governments. Additionally, it enables the recruitment and involvement of volunteers in the project, contributing to its effectiveness and success.

Project end date:

30.6.2026