This is our 10th workshop, part of a series of national workshops on Space and Disaster Risk Management all around Europe. Our goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of Space solutions during disaster events.
We are delighted to have been joined by:
-           Mr. Matevž Frangež, State Secretary for Internationalization,
Entrepreneurship, Development Resources and Tourism
-           Mr. Boštjan Pavlin, State Secretary, Ministry of Defense
-           Mr. Rodrigo Da Costa, Executive Director, EUSPA
-           Ms. Tanja Permozer, Head of the Slovenian Space Office
-           Mr.Peter Japelj, Acting Director General, Directorate for Economic,
Cultural and Science Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

In a crisis, it is not only about what information we can access and how fast we receive it. Much more important it is how quickly we can understand that information, trust and act on it.
The ability to act early, to target resources, to protect lives is what defines effective disaster response.

And Space solutions can make the difference in this with:

- better information,
- faster insights, and
- smarter decisions

before, during, and after disasters.

Space not only plays a crucial role in optimising our response to emergencies,
but also has a crucial role in all the other phases of the disaster risk management cycle.
From prevention and preparedness to response and recovery it provides not only timely information, but also broad coverage and deep insight enabling better-informed strategic decisions at every stage.

Congratulations to Slovenia for its strong engagement in Space!