Helsinki: A seminar titled "Emergency Management and Civil Protection Systems in Addressing Security and Environmental Risks amid Regional and Global Challenges" began today in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Organized by the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in cooperation with Verona Shelters, the three-day seminar brings together a group of experts from Arab countries and representatives of relevant international institutions.
According to Saudi Press Agency, NAUSS Vice Dean for External Relations Khalid bin Abdulaziz Alharfash emphasized that the event serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise, as well as reviewing the latest practices and technologies in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. He highlighted the importance of enhancing national capabilities and improving coordination among relevant entities to help reduce risks and protect people, the environment, and critical infrastructure.
Alharfash noted that the university has implemented a series of training programs and scientific activities in cooperation with regional and international organizations. These include over 41 training courses and scientific workshops, 26 forums, conferences, and seminars, as well as 16 scientific lectures and 148 research papers and articles published in its academic journals. These efforts demonstrate the university's continued contribution to capacity building and the development of specialized expertise.
He further stressed that the rapidly evolving challenges facing the world necessitate stronger joint efforts, greater exchange of expertise, and investment in knowledge and modern technologies. Such initiatives, he said, enhance the readiness of civil protection and emergency management institutions and contribute to building systems better equipped to respond, recover, and reduce risks before they occur.
The seminar aims to enhance scientific understanding of chemical, radiological, nuclear, and biological risks and their security, health, and environmental dimensions. It also examines current threats and assesses their potential impact on people, the environment, and critical infrastructure. In addition, it discusses national, regional, and international challenges in prevention, preparedness, response, and crisis management, while showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in civil protection and emergency management to enhance comprehensive response capabilities and raise preparedness for future risks.
