GeO and weather multi-risk impact Based Early warning and response systems supporting rapid deploYment of first respONders in EU and beyond (GOBEYOND) is a 4-year long European innovation action under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme with the aim to develop a Multi-Risk Impact-Based Early Warning System (MR-IEWS). The project is coordinated by the Center of Applied Research in Hydrometeorology (CRAHI) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech (UPC). The consortium consists of 17 institutions and 10 associated partners.
GOBEYOND is on a mission to revolutionize Disaster Risk Management (DRM) by pioneering innovative solutions that transcend the current state of the art. The project is rooted in the understanding that effective DRM cycles demand sophisticated tools capable of assessing risks, anticipating crises, and enabling rapid response to natural hazards.
Our vision is ambitious yet clear: to develop and implement a MR-IEWS tailored to support Civil Protection Authorities (CPAs) and first responders. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts, we aim to equip communities with advanced tools and systems that enhance situational awareness and facilitate swift responses to weather, climate, and geophysical emergencies.
Building on Success
Drawing inspiration from successful initiatives such as ANYWHERE (EnhANcing emergencY management and response to extreme WeatHER and climate Events) and leveraging services offered by Copernicus Emergency Management Services (CEMS), European Flood Awareness System (EFAS), European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), and European Drought Observatory (EDO), we're building upon a legacy of innovation to push the boundaries of what's possible in disaster response.
Our Objectives
Impact-based EWS
Capitalize on the most recent advancements on Impact-based Early Warning Systems for weather hazards and extend the experience to geo hazards.
Multi-Risk EWS
Convert the present Multi-Hazard-EWS into a Multi-Risk-IEWS, including capacities to trigger actionable decisions and support the reaction of the citizens through Site-Specific Warnings.
Co-design
Together with selected early-adopter authorities and first responders, co-design the MR-IEWS prototypes to ensure the integration of their requirements into the tools.
International scale
Develop MR-IEWS platforms with great specificity in time and space, adapted to operate at European-scale and for the countries of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Demonstrations
Test and improve the co-designed MR-IEWS prototypes in operational environment on real-time demonstrations during geo and weather events to reach a Technology Readiness Level 7 to 8 at the end of the project.
Scalability
Design an innovation plan to facilitate the MR-IEWS platforms scalability at low cost and their implementation anywhere in Europe and beyond, to support international policy initiatives.
Our Work Plan
The project comprises 8 Work Packages (WPs) collaborating seamlessly to achieve its objectives. Each Work Package contributes unique expertise and resources toward the overall success of the project. These Work Packages work together in harmony, ensuring comprehensive coverage of tasks and objectives outlined in the project plan.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation under grant agreement No. 101121135.
