Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
On November 25th, the Eucentre Foundation hosted a delegation from the countries involved in the DGMO project – Sri Lanka, the Maldives, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Mongolia – as part of a study visit to strengthen technical and scientific skills in seismic and emergency risk management. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Italian Department of Civil Protection and the CIMA Foundation, is part of a broader international cooperation programme aimed at sharing knowledge and methodologies in earthquake engineering.
The day began with institutional greetings and an introductory speech by President Rui Pinho, who outlined the main lines of research, experimentation and technical-institutional support carried out by Eucentre. Filippo Dacarro then presented the evolution of structural monitoring techniques, focusing on the applications of advanced sensor systems for bridges and infrastructure, as well as prospects in the field of maintenance and prevention.
The programme continued with a presentation by Chiara Casarotti on advanced surveying and digital modelling methodologies. The potential of 3D surveying, photogrammetry, and numerical modelling for structural safety assessment was illustrated, with particular attention to emergency contexts and the need for rapid, reliable responses.
The delegation then visited the Foundation’s experimental laboratories, where they saw firsthand the leading equipment and test facilities used to study structural and non-structural behaviour. The visit allowed participants to engage directly with researchers and learn more about the experimental work being conducted across various fields of earthquake engineering.
In the second part of the morning, Agostino Goretti (DPC) illustrated the functionalities of the SEIS-MEC platform, which calculates seismic scenarios in real time to support disaster risk management. Subsequently, Helen Crowley presented an update on the Global Earthquake Model (GEM Foundation) initiatives, focusing on international risk assessment tools and applications in emerging countries.
The day ended with a presentation by Giulia Fagà, who introduced the training courses offered by the ROSE School and the Eucentre Foundation, emphasising the importance of advanced training for students, technicians and professionals working in the seismic risk sector.
The meeting was an essential opportunity for discussion and cooperation, strengthening the exchange of expertise and alignment of methodologies among participating countries in the DGMO project.
