✨ Successful Completion of the Study Visit in Italy 

From September 9th to 11th, 2025, an international study visit took place in Italy as part of the REBUILD – Capacity Building Program for Sustainable Reconstruction. The event brought together partners from Italy, Austria, Poland, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, representing vocational training institutions, universities, construction professionals, and organizations involved in post-crisis recovery.

🏗️ What We Visited

Over the course of three days, participants explored key sites involved in sustainable reconstruction and heritage preservation:

- Bologna – Visits to the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of St. Peter, as well as a presentation of the transformation of the former INPS building on Via Gramsci into modern student housing.

- Ravenna – Tour of the new Environmental Sciences complex at the University of Bologna’s Ravenna Campus, showcasing innovative architecture and sustainable design.

- Spoleto & Preci – Field visits to earthquake-affected areas, including the Church of St. Mary of Constantinople and the monastic complex of St. Eutizio, where structural reinforcement and restoration efforts were discussed.

🤝 Exchange & Collaboration

The visit offered a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and international exchange. Participants engaged with local architects, engineers, and restoration experts, gaining insights into practical reconstruction strategies and the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in post-disaster contexts.

💬 Strengthening Skills for the Future

The REBUILD program empowers vocational learners and professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to contribute to resilient, sustainable rebuilding efforts. This study visit was a powerful example of how cross-border collaboration and education can drive meaningful change in communities recovering from crisis. 

💬 Looking Ahead

This was the first of three study visits planned within the REBUILD project. The next study visit will take place in Moldova (March 2026) and Georgia (June 2026), further strengthening international collaboration and skills development for sustainable reconstruction. 

REBUILD – Voices from the April Study Visit (Full Video Now Available)

During the last coordination meeting on June 9, 2025, REBUILD partners had the opportunity to preview a draft version of the video report from the study visit held on April 11, 2025.

Today, we are happy to share the final, complete version of this powerful video.

Although the visit was held online, it brought together partners from Italy, Poland, and Austria, alongside institutions from Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, to:

✔️ Present local needs
✔️ Share experiences
✔️ Strengthen international cooperation

The video includes moving footage from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia – showing everyday life, post-conflict destruction, and the challenges these countries face daily. Despite the virtual format, the study visit fostered real connection and laid the groundwork for future collaboration.

The REBUILD project supports the transfer of EU knowledge and good practices to non-EU Erasmus+ countries, focusing on digital transition and post-crisis resilience.

👉 Watch the full video below:

1st Coordination Meeting – Summary

On June 9th, 2025, the first project coordination meeting was held to review progress and plan upcoming activities.

During the meeting, IIPLE, as the Project Coordinator, provided a concise overview of the project’s current status, highlighting completed activities and deliverables, as well as outlining upcoming tasks.

Partners from the University of Bologna presented recent advances in analyses related to the impact of catastrophic events and detailed the WP2 timeline. Giorgia Predari summarized ongoing work and deadlines for WP2, “Defining and Assessing the Impact of Catastrophic Events,” while Lorenzo Stefanini and Mathieu D’Hotel offered an overview of studies and analyses concerning regulations on prevention, response, financial recovery, and post-disaster phases.

Lubomira Trojan from WSB University reviewed communication efforts to date and reminded partners of the approaching deadline for reporting these activities.

Riccardo Cariani from ECECE outlined the upcoming WP3 activities scheduled to begin in July 2025, sharing the draft agenda for the September study visit, along with logistical details and budget allocations for each partner.

Financial coordinators from IIPLE provided guidance on financial reporting for the first project semester.

The next coordination meeting is planned for July 14th, 2025.

🌍 Moldova

Republica Moldova se confruntă cu efectele schimbărilor climatice și cu riscuri hidrogeologice și seismice serioase. De la valuri de căldură și secete până la inundații, alunecări de teren și cutremure, aceste pericole afectează mii de persoane și au impact negative asubpra infrastructurii.

Aceste informații au fost împărtășite în timpul unei vizite de studiu online pe 11 aprilie 2025, pe baza datelor din 14 februarie 2025.

Vreme extremă:

• Valurile de căldură de până la 40°C dăunează culturilor agricole și sănătății.

• Secetele reduc recoltele cu până la 50%.

• Inundații precum evenimentul Cotul Morii din 2010 au forțat relocarea unor sate întregi.

• Grindina și înghețul cauzează pierderi agricole mari.

Alunecări de teren și eroziunea solului:

• Alunecările de teren distrug case și drumuri (ex. Leușeni 1998, Nemțeni 2010).

• Costurile pagubelor se ridică la milioane de dolari americani.

• Legi noi ajută la gestionarea acestor riscuri.

Riscuri seismice:

• Moldova resimte cutremurele din zona Vrancea (România).

• Cutremurul din 1940 (magnitudine 7,4) a cauzat victime și pagube.

• Codurile de construcție au scopul de a reduce impactul cutremurelor.

Incendii de vegetație:
În 2022, peste 6000 de incendii de vegetație au afectat suprafețe mari.

⚠️ Aceste riscuri suprapuse creează provocări complexe, dar autoritățile și partenerii îmbunătățesc sistemele de avertizare și gestionare a riscurilor 

🌍 Georgia 

La 14 februarie 2025, în cadrul Pachetului de Lucru 2 și sub conducerea UNIBO, au fost publicate noile noastre Ghiduri T2.1 – „Definirea și evaluarea impactului evenimentelor catastrofale”. Aceste ghiduri analizează în profunzime mediul dinamic al Georgiei — geografia sa unică, variabilitatea climatică și provocările hidrogeologice care conturează peisajul riscurilor din țară.

Ce conțin?

🔹 Geografii și climate diverse
🔹 Vreme extremă și dezastre legate de apă
🔹 Instabilitate hidrogeologică
🔹 Consecințe ale dezastrelor naturale
🔹 Acțiuni de răspuns și planuri viitoare

Ghidurile noastre nu doar reexaminează evenimentele trecute — oferă un drum clar înainte. Prin integrarea datelor cuprinzătoare despre mediu, standardelor internaționale și naționale (inclusiv EIA și SEA) și a unui sistem puternic de intervenție în situații de urgență (cu instrumente precum sistemul de avertizare publică 112), Georgia construiește un viitor mai sigur și mai rezilient.

De ce este important:
Provocările naturale diverse cu care se confruntă Georgia subliniază necesitatea urgentă de reducere strategică a riscurilor de dezastru. Pe măsură ce schimbările climatice intensifică aceste evenimente, munca noastră este mai importantă ca niciodată pentru protejarea vieților, culturii și viitorului acestei națiuni vibrante

Join the REBUILD Virtual Study Visit!

 Date: 11th  of April 2025

 Time: 9:00 - 13:15 CET

 Location: Online

We are delighted to invite you to the first public event of the EU-funded REBUILD project! This Virtual Study Visit will bring together experts, institutions, and stakeholders from Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to discuss sustainable reconstruction efforts in regions affected by war and natural disasters.

Why attend?

• Gain insights into the impact of catastrophic events and their implications for reconstruction.

• Learn about reconstruction procedures and policies in target countries.

• Explore best practices and innovative solutions for a greener and more resilient future.

• Engage with experts and institutions working towards sustainable rebuilding efforts.

The REBUILD project strengthens collaboration between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries, supporting vocational education and training (VET) and promoting skills for the green and digital transition in alignment with the EU Green Deal and Digital Decade goals.

How to join?

Secure your spot by registering before April 9, 2025! Click the link below and be part of the conversation.

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Kick-off Meeting of the ReBuild Project – Partners Begin Their Collaboration!

The ReBuild project has been officially launched. During the January inaugural meeting, Partners had the opportunity to get to know each other better, exchange experiences and discuss a shared vision for the project. The discussion focused on the project's goals, timeline, and the challenges associated with transferring knowledge. Partners also had the chance to present their organizations and share their plans for realization of specific WPs. The meeting served as a platform for fostering collaboration among all involved Partners. The coming months will bring intensive work on needs analysis, training programs, and the implementation of innovative solutions.

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