Brief description of the Organization launching the Challenge:
Emilia-Romagna Region - Geological Area: Knowledge concerning coastal risks and sea planning

Region:
Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

Description of the Challenge:
The Geological Unit of Emilia-Romagna Region collaborates with the Regional Civil Protection Department in the assessment of coastal and hydrogeological risk, early warning activities, and emergency management. Its work includes the analysis of meteo-marine and coastal morphodynamic forecasts, the implementation and continuous updating of storm surge impact databases, and the production of post-event reports, documenting coastal impacts and morphodynamic evolution.
The systematic collection of data throughout the entire event chain, from forecast scenarios to the post-event monitoring and impact assessment, is essential for supporting risk evaluation and enhancing forecast capabilities.
Particular emphasis should be placed on increasing the availability of near-real-time remote sensing data and high-resolution Digital Terrain Models (DTMs). These tools are crucial for improving the assessment of storm-induced morphological changes, coastal flooding, erosion processes, and their associated impacts on coastal areas.

Your Challenge in just one question:
Rapid ongoing and post-storm events acquisition of imagery and DTMs to assess coastal morphological changes and impacts.

Topics:

• Earth Observation (EO)
• Natural Resources Management (Water, Soil, Forest...)
• Maritime & Coastal Monitoring
• Blue Economy
• Civil Protection & Security

Expected role of Service Provider:

• R&D
• Software & Tool Development
• Data Supply & Processing