{"id":83710,"date":"2025-03-10T16:55:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T13:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euc.ac.cy\/unesco-chair-mar25\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T17:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:54:26","slug":"unesco-chair-mar25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euc.ac.cy\/en\/unesco-chair-mar25\/","title":{"rendered":"European University Cyprus Establishes UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Societal Safety in the South Eastern Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>European University Cyprus announces the approval of its application for the establishment of a\u00a0<b>UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Societal Safety in the South Eastern Mediterranean<\/b>. This prestigious Chair will be led by\u00a0<b>George Boustras, Professor\u00a0<\/b>in Risk Assessment at European University Cyprus.<\/div>\n<div>The UNESCO Chair aims to\u00a0<b>serve as a regional hub for scientific research, innovation, and policy engagement<\/b>\u00a0in disaster risk reduction and societal safety. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, it seeks to enhance scientific knowledge and translate research findings into actionable policies that strengthen resilience in the region.<\/div>\n<div>During its initial\u00a0<b>four-year term<\/b>, the Chair will focus on:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<b>High-impact research<\/b>\u00a0resulting in scientific publications and policy reports<\/div>\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<b>Collaboration with global UNESCO Chairs<\/b>\u00a0and distinguished visiting scholars<\/div>\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<b>Public lectures and training programs<\/b>\u00a0to build capacity in disaster risk management<\/div>\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<b>Engagement with policymakers and stakeholders<\/b>\u00a0to influence evidence-based decision-making<\/div>\n<div>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<b>Participatory events and co-creation initiatives<\/b>\u00a0to develop innovative solutions<\/div>\n<div>Furthermore, the\u00a0<b>UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Societal Safety in the South Eastern Mediterranean<\/b>\u00a0will\u00a0<b>significantly reinforce and expand<\/b>\u00a0the work of\u00a0<b>CERIDES \u2013 Excellence in Innovation and Technology<\/b>, a research center at European University Cyprus renowned for its contributions to\u00a0<b>Horizon Europe projects<\/b>\u00a0and cutting-edge research in risk assessment and crisis management.<\/div>\n<div>By establishing this Chair, European University Cyprus reaffirms its commitment to\u00a0<b>scientific excellence, international collaboration, and real-world impact<\/b>\u00a0in the critical field of disaster risk reduction and societal safety.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>European University Cyprus announces the approval of its application for the establishment of a\u00a0UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Societal Safety in the South Eastern Mediterranean. 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