Tabletop Simulation Exercise: Climate Change Adaptation 

This course will be held once in 2025:

• Date: 4-5 June 2025 in Athens, Greece.
• Venue and accommodation: Domotel Kastri Hotel

Application and selection process: Please apply only if you are certain that you will participate. By applying, you confirm that you have the approval of your department. The selection of participants will be carried out in coordination with the applicants. Participants will be informed accordingly. It is recommended that participants complete at least one EPIC11 advanced-level EU Health Preparedness Training Course prior to registration. This ensures a common baseline of knowledge, which will be applied during the tabletop simulation focused on heat health action plans. Please note that individuals nominated by their country will receive priority access to the trainings, and remaining spots will be allocated based on availability. To register, please click on the "Apply" button located at the top right of the page.

Application Deadline is 27 May 2025 

Logistics for training courses 

Arrival: Participants are expected to arrive the evening before the training starts, on 3 June.

Welcome reception: Participants are invited to an informal welcome reception on the evening before the training begins, scheduled for 19:00 local time. To help us plan accordingly, our event managers will check in with participants in advance to confirm attendance.

Venue and accommodation: Domotel Kastri Hotel

Flights: Event managers will contact registered participants to coordinate flight bookings and will take care of all flight arrangements. 

Costs: All costs, including accommodation, meals, and travel, will be covered by the EPIC11 project. Please check the Reimbursement Policy. 

About the course 

This training course is designed to enhance participants’ competencies in prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) processes by fostering discussions on Heat Health Action Plans (HHAPs) and response strategies. Through interactive tabletop exercises (TTX) and facilitated group activities, participants will exchange knowledge, perspectives and best practices for managing heatwaves and compound health threats. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to the development or improvement of HHAPs in their respective countries. 

The training combines scene-setting presentations with a scenario-based TTX, structured in multiple phases, from early warnings to recovery efforts, where participants will engage with realistic challenges and collaboratively explore practical solutions. The training concludes with a structured evaluation session to consolidate lessons learned and formulate recommendations for strengthening preparedness and response systems. 

Key competencies targeted include: 

• Emergency decision-making under stress 

• Managing compound crises 

• Cross-sectoral coordination 

• Vulnerability analysis 

• Effective crisis communication 

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Assess and prioritise resource needs effectively

• Set emergency thresholds 

• Manage infodemics during public threats to health.  

Participants

This training is specifically recommended for public health professionals with advanced expertise who aim to strengthen their capacities in prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) processes. It is intended for participants with prior knowledge and experience in key areas such as policy and governance, emergency operations preparedness and response, risk communication, information management, and human resource planning and capacity building. This tabletop exercise is designed for those looking to consolidate and apply their skills in a practical, scenario-based environment. 

This training will equip you with the tools and insights to lead with confidence!

Overview of EU Preparedness Trainings in 2025