SIMMER

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires

24/07/2026 PROJECTS
SIMMER in Greece: the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) advances Scientific Dialogue on Wildfire Management
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SIMMER in Greece: the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) advances Scientific Dialogue on Wildfire Management

NOA hosted the Greek SIMMER workshop, advancing the scientific dialogue on wildfire management and contributing knowledge that will support future toolkits, pilot activities and policy recommendations.

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires

24/07/2026 PROJECTS
Palestine Polytechnic University Advances Collaborative Planning for SIMMER Wildfire Pilot in Palestine
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Palestine Polytechnic University Advances Collaborative Planning for SIMMER Wildfire Pilot in Palestine

PPU and national stakeholders continue shaping the SIMMER wildfire pilot through collaboration, combining science, operational experience and local priorities to strengthen wildfire resilience in Palestine.

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires

04/05/2026 PROJECTS
SIMMER in Cyprus organises a workshop on regional assessment of wildfire management systems
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SIMMER in Cyprus organises a workshop on regional assessment of wildfire management systems

Stakeholder workshops across six Mediterranean countries are contributing to a joint gap analysis, identifying common needs, challenges, and priorities for improving wildfire management.

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires

07/04/2026 PROJECTS
Lebanon takes regional lead in strengthening Mediterranean wildfire response through SIMMER project
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27/03/2026 PROJECTS
SIMMER in Palestine assesses the wildfire response
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26/03/2026 PROJECTS
Radio interview with “Voix du Liban” highlighting SIMMER project
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Radio interview with “Voix du Liban” highlighting SIMMER project

"Wildfire management goes beyond firefighting. It includes prevention, ecosystem restoration, pollution control, and strong coordination among stakeholders such as Civil Defense, ministries, municipalities, and local communities".

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires

19/02/2026 PROJECTS
GOVERNANCE
19/02/2026 PROJECTS
SIMMER joins Interreg NEXT MED launch in Beirut
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SIMMER at the Interreg NEXT MED Launch in Beirut

Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is partner on the SIMMER project along with 5 other organizations and is an associate partner on the MEDFIREWISE project.

Strategic Integration of Operational and Legal Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Management of Mediterranean Wildfires