Welcome to the website of the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment Expanded (REDA_NEXt) Project

About the Project

Building on the achievements of the previous BSB JOP 2014–20 REDACt (BSB-966) project, REDA_NEXt (BSB00942) expands both the scope and impact of the partnership. It further develops innovative systems and methodologies for earthquake hazard and risk assessment, covering a wider geographical area and introducing advanced damage assessment capabilities. By improving the quality and volume of available data, REDA_NEXt strengthens and extends cross-border cooperation, enhancing information exchange between partners and supporting more effective earthquake risk mitigation across the region.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The global objective is to is to develop innovative, jointly designed solutions for early warning, and to implement joint pilot actions that enhance regional resilience and protect both populations and critical infrastructure.

PROJECT’S SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Provide innovative, jointly developed solutions for early warning

Develop and integrate cross-border tools, models and procedures that support timely earthquake early warning and informed decision-making for authorities and civil protection.

Conduct joint pilot actions for population and infrastructure protection

Implement coordinated pilot studies in selected cities and regions to test the solutions in practice, improve emergency planning, and support the protection of people and critical infrastructure.

Enhance rapid earthquake damage assessment capabilities

Upgrade and expand the REDA.p platform, databases and methodologies to deliver faster, more accurate estimates of damage and risk for buildings, lifelines and geotechnical hazards across the region.

PROJECT BUDGET

Total

Budget

499.511,03 €

100%

EU funds

(Interreg Funds)

449.559,92 €

90%

Public contribution

(Co-Financing)

49.951,11 €

10%

PROJECT DURATION

Start date  : 30 Sep 2025   |   End date : 30 Mar 2027

Project Progress
4%
18 months

EXPECTED RESULTS

  • Upgraded REDA.p platform
    An expanded, more powerful Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment (REDA.p) platform, capable of providing faster and more accurate scenario-based and near real-time damage assessments for a wider Black Sea region.
  • Harmonised seismic risk information
    Common, up-to-date datasets and models for seismic hazard, earthquake risk and geotechnical hazards, ensuring comparable results across all participating countries.
  • Tested solutions through joint pilot studies
    Pilot applications in selected cities and regions that validate the upgraded tools in real conditions and generate ready-to-use databases for future real-time assessments.
  • Stronger, long-term cross-border cooperation
    Formal cooperation agreements, regular data and information exchange, and joint training activities that sustain and further develop REDA.p beyond the project’s lifetime.
  • Improved disaster risk prevention and preparedness
    Better support for civil protection authorities, decision-makers and first responders, contributing to enhanced earthquake resilience for populations and critical infrastructure.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

  • Updated, harmonized REDA framework for the wider Black Sea Basin
  • Upgraded REDA.p platform
  • Improved regional databases and models
  • Joint pilot applications and ready-to-use case studies
  • Communication and capacity-building material

Kick-off Meeting Announcement

The REDA_NEXt project kick-off meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, and Thursday, 4 December 2025, at the International Hellenic University (IHU), Serres Campus.

Presentations

PARTNERS

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