[CAGLIARI, ITALY] – Last week, Prof. Mohamed ElGabry, Director of the African Disaster Mitigation Research Center (ADMiR), participated in the EPOS Days 2026 conference, joining global leaders in solid Earth science to strengthen international cooperation and research infrastructure.

Representing ADMiR,  Prof. ElGabry took center stage during the Day 3 sessions focused on International Collaboration. His presentation highlighted ADMiR’s mission to bridge the gap between high-level research and on-the-ground disaster resilience across Africa.

Driving Resilience through Open Data and Local Expertise

During his session, Prof. ElGabry demonstrated how ADMiR is leveraging open data and localized expertise to support disaster mitigation. A key highlight of the presentation was the use of retrospective flood modeling, which provides critical insights for predicting and managing future climate-related events on the continent.

"Building a global solid Earth research infrastructure is more than just a technological challenge; it is a human one," said Prof. ElGabry. "It requires shared standards, sustainable funding, and, most importantly, the kind of cross-continental partnerships we are fostering here at EPOS."

Strengthening the Global Ecosystem

The participation at EPOS Days 2026 underscores ADMiR’s commitment to positioning African research within the broader global digital ecosystem. By collaborating with European partners like EPOS, ADMiR aims to:

• Enhance Capacity Building: Strengthening local expertise through international knowledge exchange.

• Improve Risk Information: Integrating high-resolution, multidisciplinary data into African disaster frameworks.

• Foster Global Partnerships: Aligning African research infrastructures with leading global institutions to ensure a coordinated response to natural hazards.

A Unified Vision for the Future

The key takeaway from the event was clear: EPOS and ADMiR are not operating in isolation. They are integral parts of a growing global network dedicated to solid Earth science and its direct impact on society.

About EPOS: The European Plate Observing System (EPOS) is a multidisciplinary research infrastructure that provides open access to solid Earth science data and services across Europe and beyond.