The final conference of the IN4SAFETY project took place on 17 October in Nova Gorica. Numerous partners presented project results, experiences from the large cross-border exercise GOIn4Safety, and outcomes of the various training activities. The event also served as an opportunity to highlight other cross-border civil protection projects addressing similar challenges to those tackled by IN4SAFETY.
With more than 15 projects represented — including several beyond the Italy–Slovenia cooperation area — the conference provided an excellent platform to present and promote also the WILDFIRE CE project. The discussions focused on key shared themes such as cross-border risk management, the development of early warning systems for extreme weather events, interoperability of monitoring and emergency response systems, and cross-border wildfire prevention.
The topic of wildfire management continued the following day during a large public exhibition held on Transalpina Square, where Slovenian and Italian rescue and protection services showcased their vehicles and equipment. Visitors could explore firefighting, civil protection, and forestry service vehicles, observe live simulations — including controlled explosions, rescue interventions, and fire-extinguishing demonstrations — and participate in interactive safety-themed games designed for both adults and children.
Experts also held thematic discussions on wildfire prevention, the use of satellite imagery and GIS systems, and the lessons learned from recent cross-border exercises.
The event once again highlighted how cooperation, knowledge sharing, and active participation are essential for building safer, more resilient communities — goals that lie at the very heart of the WILDFIRE CE project.