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A two-day Seismic Workshop, funded by the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme, was organised by the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute in Istanbul, Turkey on 21-22 May 2012. The discussions focused on the threat posed by earthquakes and the available responses for securing nations through technology, mutual assistance and cooperation. It provided a platform for participants to discuss current structures and practices, as well as advanced technologies, in order to identify areas of improvement at national and international level.
The workshop brought together 65 academic experts from NATO and partner countries, including Algeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It aimed at presenting the results of the SPS projects conducted in the past fifteen years and evaluating the achievements. The experts also addressed the key challenges in seismic research, with a focus on critical infrastructure. They stressed the importance of NATO SPS support for seismic research in NATO and partner countries.
The SPS Programme has supported a total of 19 seismic-related multi-year projects. This workshop provided an excellent opportunity to present the results of those projects, and a scientific view on key aspects of seismicity and security. Experts presented how the projects’ results were disseminated to the decision-makers and local authorities responsible for emergency situations and crisis management. Those results helped them to design plans, reinforce buildings and develop rehabilitation methodologies, with the aim of minimising damage and saving lives and properties in the event of an earthquake.
The workshop also demonstrated how the SPS Programme effectively promotes regional cooperation, as several joint cooperative projects have also been launched in Central Asia, in the Balkans and even in regions facing frozen conflicts, like the Caucasus.
The workshop proved successful in assessing latest developments as well as in defining ‘hot topics’ in this field. It also provided an opportunity for experts to exchange ideas and build new networks for future collaborations.