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“AIGIS”: The country’s shield against the risks of the climate crisis

The “AIGIS” Programme is the largest national investment in Civil Protection, aiming to make Greece more prepared, safer and more resilient to the impacts of the climate crisis.

By leveraging European funds, the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection is creating a modern Civil Protection Mechanism to address challenges and protect citizens, property and the environment.

The Programme’s shield of protection extends across the entire country with speed and transparency, building a resilient Civil Protection network for today’s and future generations.

Against the climate crisis…we raise a Shield of Protection.

The climate crisis is not a problem for tomorrow. It’s a challenge for today.

The success of the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection relies on close cooperation with citizens, local government, volunteers, and social partners. Information, trust, and active participation are the cornerstones of our approach.

Prevention

Prevention and preparedness for natural disasters.

Response

Rapid response through the National Crisis Management Mechanism.

Recovery

Recovery of affected areas and state assistance.

Awareness

Public information and environmental awareness.

Initiatives & Projects

The initiatives presented on this platform are part of the flagship “Aegis” program, the largest investment ever made in Greece in the field of Civil Protection.

With funding exceeding €2 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other sources, the program aims to establish a comprehensive mechanism for prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Aegis includes the modernization of infrastructure, the deployment of innovative technologies (sensors, drones, AI), the procurement of new aerial and ground assets, and the development of human capital through training and risk-management centers.

With this program, Civil Protection moves to a new operational and technological level, responding to the challenges of the climate crisis with planning, speed, and transparency.

Initiatives & Projects

Establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Strategy

Development of an Innovative Monitoring and Management System

Aerial Assets for Crisis Management

Firefighting, Prevention & Forest Fire Response Equipment

Establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Strategy

Greece is upgrading the national disaster risk management framework, with new infrastructure and modern tools for operational command and coordination.

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Development of an Innovative Monitoring and Management System

Civil Protection is being equipped with state-of-the-art technology, acquiring intelligent monitoring systems for effective management and rapid intervention.

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47% completion of measurement stations
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53% completion of measurement stations
53%
20% completion of measurement stations
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monitoring points
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upgraded Canadair aircraft
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Aerial Assets for Crisis Management

The national aerial fleet for the prevention and response to natural disasters is being upgraded, with the acquisition of new assets and the modernisation of existing ones.

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47% completion of measurement stations
47%
53% completion of measurement stations
53%
20% completion of measurement stations
20%
monitoring points
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upgraded Canadair aircraft
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monitoring points
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Firefighting & Wildfire Response Equipment

To strengthen the country’s fire and flood protection, Civil Protection is investing in upgrading the equipment of all its bodies.

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47% completion of measurement stations
47%
53% completion of measurement stations
53%
20% completion of measurement stations
20%
monitoring points
0
upgraded Canadair aircraft
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monitoring points
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Establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Strategy

Greece is upgrading the national disaster risk management framework, with new infrastructure and modern tools for operational command and coordination.

 

Under this Action:

  • Modern, digitally equipped building facilities have been developed to cover the administrative, operational and training needs of Civil Protection and the Fire Service.
  • The Fire Service has acquired 3 DA62 MPP aircraft, which operate as airborne operations centres.
  • The country’s 13 Regions are receiving Mobile Operations Centres (4x4 van-type).

Development of an Innovative Monitoring and Management System

Civil Protection is being equipped with state-of-the-art technology, acquiring intelligent monitoring systems for effective management and rapid intervention.

Through this Action the country procures:

  • A GPS system for managing the vehicle fleet of the Fire Service and Civil Protection bodies, alongside the upgrade of the Fire Service’s operational information system (ENGAGE).
  • Meteorological stations for early warning.
  • Emergency communications stations and climatological data provision stations (radar).
  • Fire detection and firefighting systems for the protection of archaeological sites and cultural monuments.

Aerial Assets for Crisis Management

The national aerial fleet for the prevention and response to natural disasters is being upgraded, with the acquisition of new assets and the modernisation of existing ones.

 

Through this Action, the country acquires:

  • 2 new medium-size H215 firefighting helicopters.
  • 2 medium-size AW139 helicopters for medical use.
  • 1 AW139 helicopter for transporting the incident management team of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection (GSCP).
  • A large number of unmanned aerial vehicles for aerial surveillance (UAVs/drones), while at the same time
  • 2 medium-size helicopters of the Fire Service are being upgraded and modernised.

Firefighting, Prevention & Forest Fire Response Equipment

To strengthen the country’s fire and flood protection, Civil Protection is investing in upgrading the equipment of all its bodies.

 

The Action includes, among others, the procurement of:

  • Hundreds of vehicles – such as all-terrain water tankers with high firefighting capacity, and vehicles for the transport of personnel and equipment – for the GSCP, the Fire Service, local authorities and volunteer organisations.
  • 23 Bailey-type portable bridges for dealing with floods and other disasters. These are mobile bridges that are installed in affected areas in order to facilitate the work of Civil Protection bodies and the movement of citizens.