The European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC), established in 1987 in the Republic of San Marino, operates within the framework of the EUR-OPA Major Hazards Agreement of the Council of Europe. The Centre is dedicated to research, training, policy dialogue, and international cooperation in the field of disaster medicine, health security, and emergency preparedness.
CEMEC promotes multidisciplinary approaches to strengthen resilience against natural, technological, and complex emergencies, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) threats. Its activities focus on capacity building for first responders and health professionals, development of operational doctrine, research on risk governance and emergency medical systems, and support for international preparedness initiatives.
Through partnerships with universities, research institutions, and international organizations, CEMEC contributes to strengthening preparedness frameworks and advancing knowledge in disaster medicine and crisis management. The Centre also plays an active role in international policy discussions related to health security, non-proliferation awareness, and civil protection cooperation.