2. 3. 2026 | POTC, PR
POTC’s gender mainstreaming 5-day training programme was successfully delivered. The training took place at Jable Castle in Slovenia. A total of 19 participants took part, and 8 lecturers/trainers delivered the training programme. The training was delivered in cooperation with the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
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The programme was tailored for up to 20 civilian experts, police officers, and military personnel, either currently deployed or preparing for deployment to international missions. It was also open to individuals from third countries who are involved in, or plan to join, CSDP, NATO, OSCE, or UN missions, or who are assigned to roles in fragile states.
The training aimed to boost the operational effectiveness by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate a gender perspective into CSDP and international missions and operations. The aim of the training was achieved through our expert speakers/trainers from Slovenia, the Netherlands, Finland, and Kenya.
The certificates were handed to the participants by Ambassador Darja Bavdaž Kuret, Slovenian Ambassador-at-Large for Women, Peace and Security.
POTC would like to thank everyone who helped realise the training: the speakers, participants, and institutional partners, especially the European Security and Defence College and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) of Kenya.
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16. 2. 2026 | POTC, PR
The 10-day Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course (CPOC) held in Nairobi, Kenya, has concluded.
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The training was the result of a collaboration between POTC, the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), and the British Peace Support Team – Africa (BPST – A). From Monday, 02 to Friday, 13 February 2026, a large group of participants was submerged into the world of protection of civilians, with the main aim being to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively assess, plan, and implement Protection of Civilians (POC) activities in United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) peace operations.
The training activity culminated in a full-day scenario-based exercise (SBE) that tested participants’ newly acquired knowledge and skills. You can see some pictures from the SBE below.
POTC would like to congratulate the participants on their participation and their certificates. A big thank you to the professional team at the IPSTC and to the colleagues at BPST-A for making this training a success.
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13. 2. 2026 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
Usposabljanje z naslovom »Podnebne spremembe in obvladovanje tveganj nesreč« je bilo namenjeno pripadnikom ukrajinske civilne zaščite in strokovnjakom s področja preventive ter pripravljenosti na naravne nesreče.
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Čeprav je v vojnem času obseg nalog ukrajinske civilne zaščite razširjen na pomoč prebivalstvu, ostaja usposabljanje ključnega pomena tudi v takšnih razmerah, saj vojna dodatno povečuje zahtevnost odzivanja na naravne nesreče in njihove posledice. Usposabljanje hkrati predstavlja pomemben instrument za usklajevanje ukrajinskih sistemov odzivanja z mehanizmi za krizno odzivanje EU.
Izvedba programa je eden od mnogih konkretnih izkazov bilateralne pomoči, ki jo Slovenija nudi Ukrajini. Dejstvo, da se je aktivnost odvila na ukrajinskih tleh, pa je dodaten izraz solidarnosti Slovenije z Ukrajino.
Pripadnike ukrajinske civilne zaščite smo usposobili na področju:
👉 razumevanja kompleksnih podnebno pogojenih nesreč in celostnih pristopov k večji pripravljenosti, v skladu s Sendajskim okvirom,
👉 mehanizmov zbiranja podatkov, kartiranja, napovedovanja in zgodnjega opozarjanja,
👉 evropskih mehanizmov kriznega upravljanja ter pripravljenosti in odzivanja na naravne in druge nesreče,
👉 mehanizmov za zaščito civilnega prebivalstva,
👉ocenjevanja tveganj v kompleksnih okoljih z več viri tveganj, vključno z aktualno vojno.
Ključni cilj usposabljanja je bil krepitev kapacitet ukrajinske civilne zaščite, da se na nesreče vnaprej pripravi, se nanje učinkovito odzove ter nato hitreje okreva.
Usposabljanje je potekalo v dveh terminih – prvi med 9. in 11. februarjem ter drugi med 12. in 14. februarjem.
Za več informacij o usposabljanju in še več nas lahko spremljate na družbenih omrežjih:
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27. 1. 2026 | POTC, PR
At the beginning of February, POTC will travel to Ukraine to deliver two additional training activities on climate change and disaster risk management.
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The two training sessions, attended by experts from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), will take place from 9–11 February and 12–14 February 2026. The training represents a further adaptation of the programme with the same title that POTC previously delivered for Ukrainian civil protection in May 2025 in Poland. Consecutive interpretation into Ukrainian will be provided.
The main objective of the training is to familiarise participants with an integrated, all-hazards approach to managing risks related to natural and other disasters, particularly in light of increasingly complex and evolving emergencies. The training focuses on potential mitigation measures to strengthen prevention and preparedness, while taking local specificities into account.
The programme includes lectures on new types of climate-induced natural disasters and enhancing disaster preparedness (including within the framework of the Sendai Framework), EU crisis coordination mechanisms and the new Union Preparedness Strategy, monitoring, data collection and mapping, early warning systems, and hazard risk assessment methodologies. The third and final day of the training includes a practical, simulation-based exercise.
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4. 12. 2025 | EUTI, Peace and security, PR
On 3 and 4 December 2025, Jable Castle hosted participants from across Europe for the first training delivered under the European Union Training Initiative. Organised by the Centre for European Perspective, the course focused on the Foundations of Project Management in Civilian Crisis Management and brought together both pre-mission personnel and experts already deployed in the field.
Over two intensive days, participants explored how project management directly contributes to mission success. The training opened with an introduction to the project mindset and the specific ecosystem of civilian missions, helping participants distinguish between projects and routine operations. They worked through the full project lifecycle, learned how to define project success using SMART objectives, and gained practical tools for setting clear goals and scope.
A strong focus was placed on planning and implementation. Sessions covered how to structure project tasks, allocate resources and budgets, manage timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and monitor progress through effective reporting. Horizontal principles, including human rights, gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, were also integrated into the project framework, alongside the use of the Logical Framework approach.
The heart of the training was the hands-on capstone exercise. Working in groups on a mission-based scenario, participants developed their own project charter, which they refined, presented and discussed together. Through this practical work, they strengthened key skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
The final sessions focused on best practices and real-life application in mission environments. Participants reflected on common challenges, learned how to motivate teams and stakeholders, and created individual plans for applying newly acquired project management skills in their next deployment.
With highly engaged and motivated participants, the training days passed quickly. Participants left Jable Castle equipped with a strong foundation in project management and a practical toolkit they can immediately use in civilian crisis management missions.
2. 12. 2025 | POTC, PR
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS COURSE (CPoC), NAIROBI, KENYA
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The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course (CPOC) will be conducted in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), the British Peace Support Team – Africa (BPST – A) and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Kenya. The training activity will take place at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya from Monday, 02 to Friday, 13 February 2026 (10 working days).
The aim of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course is to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively assess, plan, and implement Protection of Civilians (POC) activities in United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) peace operations. It is premised on the fact that the current Peace Support/Keeping Operation (PSO/PKO) setting has become increasingly dynamic and complex, with civilians bearing the greatest brunt. It is hoped that this course will enhance participants’ understanding of POC intricacies and frameworks and, consequently, contribute to the operational effectiveness of UN and AU peace and peace support operations.
Eligible candidates should be the ranks of Major to Lieutenant Colonel for the Military, ASP to SSP for the Police and their Civilian Equivalent. The Protection of Civilians Course will be conducted in English. Participants must be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Equal representation of both genders is encouraged, and female candidates are highly recommended for consideration. Applications are done at the link: POTC APPLICATION LINK (deadline: 9 January 2026). In case of any issues, please contact:
All costs related to attending the Protection of Civilians Course (travel, accommodation and full board) will be covered by the organising institutions.
For more information, please refer to the Joining Instructions.
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