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.
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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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10. 11. 2025 | POTC, PR
As the curtain closes on the Climate Security with a Training of Trainers (ToT) Module Training, organised by POTC in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, we reflect on Slovenia-Somalia Cooperation through a week of transformative learning, collaboration, and commitment to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the intersection of climate change and security.
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A Week of Impactful Learning
12 Somali participants working in the field of climate change, environmental protection, agriculture, security and education were at the centre of this specialised training programme. The need-based training was developed in accordance with the needs of the Somali counterparts and took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The end result was a training programme delivered by 4 expert trainers coming from Slovenia, Sweden and Ethiopia. Topics covered included: 9 Planetary Boundaries, Climate Change and Security, regional Climate-Conflict Dynamics, Climate-Induced Displacement, Environmental Peacebuilding, Water Security and how to design a training from A to Z, to name a few.
Slovenia-Somalia Cooperation and Partnership
The training brought together stakeholders from different institutions and countries, namely Slovenia and Somalia, with a common goal: deepening understanding of the effects of climate change on peace and security. In addition, participants deepened their knowledge and skills as trainers through the additional ToT module.
The training was organised in close cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa. H.E. Kristina Radej, the deputy and staff, made sure we had the necessary contacts and information from Ethiopia to deliver our first training here as smoothly as possible.
We would like to thank all the participants, the Government of Somalia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, the excellent trainers and others who helped make this training a basis for future Slovenia-Somalia cooperation in the field of peace and security.
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20. 10. 2025 | POTC, PR
Climate change is profoundly reshaping the global security landscape, and Somalia finds itself at the epicentre of this challenge. Recognising the need for action and Slovenia’s promise to bolster African peace capabilities, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) will deliver a specialised climate security training program tailored for policy-making government personnel from the Federal Republic of Somalia working in peace and security. The training will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 3–7 November 2025.
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As one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, Somalia faces extreme droughts, devastating floods, and acute resource scarcity – all factors that exacerbate conflict and displacement. To address these pressing issues and empower Somalia’s peace personnel, POTC, in close partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, will host a five-day intensive training. This program is designed to strengthen Somalia’s peace and security capabilities by equipping officials with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex intersection of climate and security.
The climate security training is specifically tailored for Somali government officials working in peace and security. Participants will delve into the critical connections between climate change, water security, and conflict, gaining practical tools to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. A key feature of the training programme is the Training of Trainers (ToT) module, which will enable officials to disseminate their newfound expertise within Somalia’s security institutions, ensuring a lasting impact. The participants will have sessions designed and delivered by a group of experienced speakers and trainers from Slovenia, Sweden and Ethiopia whose aim will be to break down how climate change is changing the global security landscape and offer solutions to the rapid changes which are affecting all of us.
Fully funded by POTC, the programme covers travel, accommodation, and meals, eliminating financial barriers for participants. By building local capacity, this initiative aims to foster resilience and sustainable peace in a region where climate and security challenges are deeply intertwined.
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