Bosnia and Herzegovina Delegation Learns from Trkiye's Expertise in Natural Disaster Management

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A delegation of 25 experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Trkiye in late June to participate in a professional training on natural disaster management, focusing on floods, erosion, and climate change. The training was organized by the General Directorate for Combating Desertification and Erosion (CEM) under the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). The Bosnian delegation included representatives from Bihac, such as Mirsad A ehic, assistant mayor for civil protection, and Zlatan Kovacevic, president of the humanitarian organization SOS Bihac, who were involved in relief and rescue operations following the earthquakes that struck eastern Trkiye last year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The training was supported by the General Directorate for Combating Desertification and Erosion (CEM) and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
  • 22 representatives from institutions and organizations across Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the training, including Mirsad A ehic and Zlatan Kovacevic from Bihac.
  • The training focused on natural disaster management, with a particular focus on floods, erosion, and climate change.
  • The delegation had the opportunity to see innovative infrastructural solutions used in Trkiye's Black Sea region for the prevention and control of flash floods.
  • The delegation also visited the Flood Museum, which documents crisis scenarios and disaster management methods in urban and rural areas.
  • The knowledge exchange is an important step in strengthening cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Trkiye, especially in the face of climate-related challenges.
  • Mirsad A ehic emphasized the value of Trkiye's expertise in flood prevention and its potential application in Bosnian local communities.

Statistics:

  • 25 experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the training.
  • 7 days was the duration of the training visit.
  • The 22nd Regional Directorate of the State Hydraulic Works (DSI) in Trabzon implemented systems that manage rainfall at its source, preventing hazardous accumulation and overflow.
  • Trkiye has invested significant resources and expertise into flood prevention.

Sources:

  • General Directorate for Combating Desertification and Erosion (CEM)
  • Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
  • State Hydraulic Works (DSI) in Trabzon
  • Civil Protection Service of the City of Bihac
  • Mirsad A ehic (assistant mayor for civil protection in Bihac)
  • Zlatan Kovacevic (president of SOS Bihac humanitarian organization)