Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence

📢 Last call for enrolment! 📢

✨ Join the Building Integrity in Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course, organised by CMDR COE in close cooperation with the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, from 9️⃣ to 1️⃣2️⃣ June 2️⃣6️⃣ in Sofia, Bulgaria.

🎯 Focusing on anti-corruption, transparency, and accountability in the defence and security sector, the course combines expert lectures with practical syndicate work and real-life case studies to strengthen participants’ knowledge, skills, and awareness in preventing and countering corruption. The instructional team includes experts from the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and international organisations actively engaged in this field.

The course will be conducted in English at the CMDR COE premises:
📍 34A Totleben Blvd., 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria

👉 Do not miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise, exchange best practices, and contribute to stronger integrity in crisis management and disaster response.

✅ Secure your place by registering via the link in the first comment. ⬇️

✨ Four days of expertise, cooperation and practical learning: from 1️⃣2️⃣ to 1️⃣5️⃣ May, CMDR COE is conducting the Crisis Management in a Multilateral Framework course, bringing together experts and participants from leading diplomatic, academic and defence institutions for four days of dialogue, learning and practical engagement. 🌍

🤝 The course is organised in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations, Belgium, and within the framework of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), Brussels, with the support of the “G. S. Rakovski” National Defence College and the University of National and World Economy, Department of International Relations.

🎓 Through expert lectures, discussions and practical activities, participants examine emerging global and regional security challenges, current political and military crises, crisis diplomacy and multilateral decision-making. A key part of the programme is a tabletop exercise focused on diplomacy and coordinated international response, highlighting the role of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the OSCE and non-governmental organisations in addressing complex crises.

🌐 By promoting dialogue, practical learning and inter-institutional cooperation, the course strengthens knowledge and skills for effective action in a multilateral environment.

📢 As we continue introducing the distinguished speakers of the 14th CMDR COE Annual Conference on Crisis Management and Disaster Response and the 4th International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster Risks, we are pleased to present one of our keynote speakers:

🎤 Mr Lindon Pronto
Event details:�📅 Date: 1–3 June 2026�📍 Location: Sofia, CMDR COE

✨ Lindon Pronto holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Governance and brings more than 20 years of international experience in 🔥 wildfire management, including operational service as a federal wildland firefighter🧑‍🚒 in California and professional work across more than 30 countries.
🌐 Throughout his career, he has supported governments, NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector; served on national and international expert panels; and contributed thematic expertise to EU institutions. He is currently an Associate Editor at Wildfire Magazine and has served as Senior Wildfire Management Expert at the European Forest Institute (EFI) since 2020.

🤝 We look forward to welcoming Lindon Pronto and other distinguished experts to Sofia this June.

🔔 Stay tuned for more keynote speaker announcements and conference updates.

🔗 Learn more about the conference here: https://envirorisks.cmdrcoe.org

DisinfoHack 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ is a research hackathon dedicated to strengthening information resilience and countering disinformation.

🏆 CMDR COE proudly contributed to this important initiative by participating in the jury process and presenting special awards to two outstanding teams, who were invited to attend the Centre’s Cognitive Warfare Course.

🌐 This year’s edition brought together 46 students in 7 teams from Bulgarian and international universities, who developed innovative projects focused on online narratives, media trust, electoral processes, and the impact of AI on misleading content.

🤝 DisinfoHack 2️⃣6️⃣ once again demonstrated the value of cooperation between academia, institutions, and young professionals in addressing one of today’s most significant societal challenges.

🌍 International experts, scientists, and practitioners gathered in Sofia from 20 to 24 April for the 41st International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modelling and its Application (ITM 2026), hosted by the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence.

✨ Over five days, participants explored key topics, including emissions modelling, urban air pollution, data integration, and innovative forecasting technologies.

🤝 The event strengthened international cooperation and highlighted the importance of linking science, policy, and operational practice to address environmental and public health challenges.

✨ 11 years of excellence,
🛡️ 11 years in service of NATO,
🤝 11 years stronger together!

1️⃣1️⃣ years CMDR COE!

CMDR COE на 11 години - обучение и анализи в подкрепа на управлението на кризи Центърът на НАТО за управление на кризи и реагиране при бедствия отбелязва 11 години от акредитацията си като част от мрежата от центрове за върхови постижен...

🪻 Happy Easter from the CMDR COE team! 🌷

📢Call for Papers: NATO M&S Annual Symposium 2026

The CMDR COE will host the 2026 NATO Modelling and Simulation Group Annual Symposium on 29-30 October 2026, under the theme: “Towards a Digital Twin of the NATO Mission Space.” 🌐💡

This significant event will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners from NATO and partner nations to explore the future of modelling and simulation in support of improved decision-making, readiness, experimentation, training, and wargaming. 🤝🧠

📝Abstract submission deadline: 30 April 2026

The symposium is open to NATO nations, NATO bodies, Partnership for Peace countries, and partners worldwide, with all sessions conducted at PUBLIC RELEASE level.

For details and submissions, follow the 🔗 below or contact 📧 [email protected]

Call for Papers: 2026 NATO Modelling and Simulation Group Research Symposium “Towards a Digital Twin of the NATO Mission Space” (MSG-237)

🎓 The CMDR COE Mobile Education and Training Team delivered a Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course at SEEBRIG HQ in Kumanovo, Republic of North Macedonia, from 30 March to 03 April 2026.
🤝 The course brought together participants from NATO member states and partner nations, combining expert instruction with practical exercises to enhance knowledge of NATO crisis management, disaster preparedness, and response. 🛡️
✅ Both CMDR COE representatives and the SEEBRIG Commander highlighted the value of the training and reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation. 🌍

ℹ️ For more information, please visit our website ⬇️

🎉 11 years of CMDR COE! 🎉
Our celebrations continue…

🛡️ On the occasion of the anniversary, and together with some partners, our Director, Col. Orlin Nikolov, shared his insights on the Centre’s role in training, analysis, and crisis preparedness in an interview for Bulgarian National Radio 📻

🔗 https://bnrnews.bg/hristobotev/post/448696/11-godini-obuchenie-i-analizi-za-reaktsii-pri-krizi

🌍 CMDR COE – more than a decade of knowledge, cooperation, and resilience – and counting! ✨