Global Safe Hub was honored to participate in the opening day of the European RESIST Project event held on 4 May 2026at Florida Grup Educatiu in Catarroja, Valencia, a landmark gathering focused on disaster prevention, crisis preparedness, and strengthening territorial resilience.
The event brought together leading international experts, public institutions, emergency response professionals, researchers, and innovative companies committed to advancing practical solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
Global Safe Hub was proudly represented by its Director General, Lubna Qaryouti, who joined a distinguished panel of global experts to share strategic insights on disaster preparedness and resilience.
The event, coordinated under the European RESIST Project by Connectclean, in collaboration with the Mancomunitat Intermunicipal de l’Horta Sud and AVRE EXPERTISES, served as an important platform for fostering collaboration between stakeholders across sectors.
Key speakers included:
Lubna Qaryouti, Director General of Global Safe Hub.
Juan Bazo, Senior Advisor in Climate and Data Science at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Pierre Galindo, Head of European, International Relations and Cooperation Division at ENSOSP
The event also featured high-level roundtable discussions with leading experts in artificial intelligence, environmental diagnostics, disaster prevention, and emergency innovation, alongside participation from organizations and companies presenting cutting-edge resilience solutions.
For Global Safe Hub, participation in this important European initiative reflects the organization’s continued commitment to advancing disaster risk reduction, strengthening preparedness systems, and supporting collaborative resilience-building across communities and institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Global Safe Hub emphasized that effective disaster preparedness is no longer optional—it is a shared responsibility requiring innovation, partnerships and coordinated action.
Beyond knowledge exchange, the event created valuable opportunities for building new partnerships, initiating future collaborations, and strengthening networks dedicated to protecting communities from emerging risks.
As the RESIST event continues with its second operational day focused on field simulation and crisis management, Global Safe Hubremains committed to contributing expertise and fostering international cooperation for safer, more resilient societies.