EuroMeSCo is now opening calls for researchers to take part in the next edition of Joint Study Groups.

The EuroMeSCo Joint Study Groups 2025 will be made up of four Authors, including a Coordinator, who will jointly produce a Policy Study over a period of 6-7 months. Interested researchers may apply as Author or as Author and Coordinator to each Joint Study Group. In both cases, they will have to complete the online form and submit their application by Tuesday 7 January 2025, 23:59 CET.

Here is a brief description of the rationale of this Joint Study Group:

Fostering Regional Cooperation on Natural Disasters and Crisis Management in the Mediterranean

The Joint Study Group could therefore focus on:

• The scale and impact of natural disasters in the Mediterranean, analysing recent events to identify lessons learned and gaps in disaster management frameworks.
• Opportunities to adapt the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to foster enhanced cooperation with Southern Mediterranean countries, particularly in disaster prevention and early warning systems.
• The potential of innovative technologies, such as AI-driven risk assessments and digital platforms, to support disaster preparedness and response.
• Inclusive strategies to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including refugees, youth, and marginalised communities, in disaster risk reduction and recovery plans.
• Policy frameworks to encourage investment in resilient infrastructure and ecosystems, reducing exposure to future disasters.
• Recommendations for new regional mechanisms or agreements to ensure coordinated responses to transboundary crises.

You may apply to more than one Joint Study Group but may eventually only be selected to join one of them.

See the EuroMeSCo Joint Study Groups 2025 Terms of Reference for more information.