Seminario - Disaster Risk Management and Emergency response: The Italian Civil Protection System

Relatore: Dr. Daniela Di Bucci - Italian Civil Protection Department | Giovedì 15 Gennaio 2026 | ore 10,30 - Aula 1F

15.01.2026

Dr. Daniela Di Bucci

Structural Geologist, Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Master's degree in Behavioural Sciences and Administrations, National Scientific Habilitation as Full Professor of Structural Geology. Expert in geo-hazards and in the relationship between the scientific community and policymakers in the field of disaster risk reduction and civil protection.

This seminar presents the Italian Civil Protection system as a structured and integrated approach to emergency response and disaster risk management. Given Italy’s exposure to multiple natural and human-induced hazards, civil protection plays a key role in safeguarding people, infrastructure and the environment. The seminar is framed around the risk management cycle, illustrating how prevention, preparedness, response and recovery are interconnected. The seminar provides students with an overview of the organization, principles and practical functioning of the integrated Civil Protection system, driven by real-world examples and operational experiences, highlighting lessons learned, critical challenges and good practices that strengthen future risk management and emergency response capacities.