27/01/2025
🌟Halden Conference on Municipal Emergency Preparedness
We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Halden Conference on Municipal Emergency Preparedness, held on January 20-21, 2025, in Halden, Norway. Organized by KS Kommunesektorens organisasjon in collaboration with Halden kommune, the Association of Polish Cities (Związek Miast Polskich), the Association of Ukrainian Cities (Асоціація міст України), and Institute for Energy Technology, this event brought together 180 participants from Norway, Poland, Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Hungary, and Romania.
The conference, themed "Bridging the Gaps: Municipal Emergency Preparedness in War and Peace," provided a platform for insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking among municipal leaders and emergency preparedness professionals.
The conference emphasized building resilience at the municipal level, in an all-hazard approach. Presentations from Ukrainian representatives highlighted the critical role of resilience in managing emergencies under extremely challenging conditions.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all speakers, participants, and fellow organizers for their invaluable contributions. Together, we are building a safer and more resilient future for our communities.
The conference was financed by the EEA and Norway Grants.
Photos: Stein Johansen