AGILE’s Scientific Lead, Dr. Gianluca Pescaroli, presented the conceptual baseline on systemic risk and High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) events, drawing insights from the AGILE, ESA MULTI, and forthcoming CIRCLE projects. This occurred at the MADIS EPSRC Belmont Conference, hosted by Cranfield University from 19–21 March 2024.

We extend our gratitude to all participants for contributing to the development of potential synergies in our work. The event focused on key themes such as fostering resilient WEF systems in the face of shocks, leveraging social innovations, technological advancements, and NbS as tools for transformation, and promoting just transitions and last-mile governance in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Highlights included:

• A workshop for early career researchers on methodologies applied within the project.
• A dedicated day with academics to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities in disaster research.
• A concluding day of talks and presentations by speakers from the USA, Turkey, South Africa, Germany, Rwanda, and the UK

AGILE project’s scientific lead Asso. Prof. Gianluca Pescaroli from UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR), played a significant role in a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Anticipating tomorrow’s crises and adapting response means” at the Annual Event of Community for European Research and Innovation for Security and Disaster Resilient Societies (CERIS) in Brussels, Belgium

The event brought together leading experts to exchange ideas and insights on enhancing crisis response and disaster resilience. AGILE was proud to contribute to these critical conversations, which are essential for driving innovation and shaping the future of disaster risk management.

Participation in such forums strengthens our mission to develop tools and strategies that improve the safety and security of communities across Europe and beyond.

AGILE’s project coordinator Gordana Cveljo and Mario Di Gennaro from Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. presented a poster at the European Security Research Program Symposium hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and actively engaging with lead researchers and industry leaders sharing perspectives, exchanging ideas and showcasing the impact of our work