The Resiliage project, funded by the European Union, explores the intersection between community resilience and cultural heritage to better cope with natural disasters. An approach that uses a combination of participatory methodologies and digital tools to empower local communities, helping them to prepare for and respond to natural hazards, taking into account the cultural, geographic and social particularities of each area.
To realize this vision, Resiliage implements community resilience labs, called CORE Labs, in five European countries.
These labs collaborate with local actors, from authorities to citizens and heritage organizations, to create strategies tailored to local conditions and needs.
Data collection through surveys, interviews and focus groups has identified gaps in emergency communication and best practices in crisis management. A model that seeks to integrate local knowledge and community perception of risk, allowing for a multidimensional analysis that incorporates factors such as governance, social interaction, inclusion and health.
The Core Labs currently underway are:
- Trondheim, Norway: Their CORE Lab focuses on health and well-being, addressing physical and psychological well-being and promoting protective behaviors during and after disasters.
- Famenne-Ardenne Geopark, Belgium: This lab works on socio-economic resilience, assisting in local economic recovery by preserving local knowledge and heritage.
- Naturtejo Geopark, Portugal: Focused on social inclusion and interaction, it seeks to strengthen social connections and cohesion through public and cultural activities.
- Crete, Greece: In this laboratory, the focus is on active memory as a cultural resource, promoting community identity to strengthen resilience.
- Karsiyaka, Turkey: Its laboratory is dedicated to adaptive governance, developing management methods that involve all local stakeholders in disaster planning and response.
From Volies we provide the connection with citizens through our social fabric in Spain, Europe and Latin America created during these more than 15 years of action, through the organization of events and actions focused on community resilience to disasters through cultural heritage. In addition, we collaborate with other actors to promote strategies and knowledge on resilience to crises in local communities, such as the one we are currently experiencing in Valencia.
More information about the project: https://resiliage.eu
