Center of Excellence for Environmental Risk Management
Identifying Environmental Risks
Assessing floods, droughts, and climate-related challenges across partner countries to build a solid knowledge base for action.
Developing Hydrological Models
Designing and applying advanced models to simulate risks, evaluate scenarios, and propose innovative preventive measures.
Modernizing Education & Training
Updating university curricula and creating Lifelong Learning programs to equip students and professionals with practical skills in environmental risk management.
Building Resilience Through Innovation, Research and Education
CERMA – Center of Excellence for Environmental Risk Management – is a European initiative dedicated to tackling the growing challenges of floods, droughts, and climate change impacts on water resources.
The project brings together universities, researchers, and stakeholders to:
Identify environmental risks across partner countries.
Develop and apply advanced hydrological models to predict, evaluate, and mitigate climate-related risks.
Modernize higher education and create Lifelong Learning programs to equip students, professionals, and decision-makers with practical skills for sustainable water management.
Through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge transfer, CERMA is shaping a resilient future where science and education work hand in hand to protect communities and ecosystems.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
INNOVATION APPROACH
Identifying Environmental Risks
Mapping floods, droughts, and climate-related challenges to build a reliable knowledge base for action.
Advancing Hydrological Modeling
Developing and applying innovative models to simulate risks and propose effective preventive measures.
Modernizing Education
Updating university curricula and designing new Lifelong Learning programs in environmental risk management.
Strengthening Collaboration
Connecting universities, researchers, and stakeholders across Europe to co-create solutions.
Supporting Policy and Practice
Providing scientific evidence and case studies to guide sustainable water management strategies.
Empowering Professionals and Students
Training teaching staff, engineers, and future experts to apply climate-smart approaches in real contexts.
Engaging Communities
Organizing workshops and surveys to involve local stakeholders in identifying risks and needs.
Creating Long-Term Impact
Establishing CERMA as a Center of Excellence to ensure resilience and sustainability in water and risk management.
PROJECT CONSORTIUM
OUR PARTNERS
COORDINATOR
The Technical University of Košice (TUKE) is an internationally recognized research and educational institution that provides education and solutions in various fields. TUKE is the second-largest university in Slovakia, with more than 11,000 students. It offers education across nine faculties and provides 327 attractive study programs focused on technical, economic, and artistic disciplines. TUKE is a proud member of the ULYSSEUS, which consists of 8 strong universities and collectively hosts over 225,000 students across 143 faculties throughout Europe. The strong partner network of ULYSSEUS opens up numerous opportunities for both students and employees.
