Representatives of the AIMS project (AI-based Integrated Monitoring System for landslide risk in the Adriatic-Ionian region) gathered in Metsovo, Greece, for their 4th Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by the University of Patras.
The meeting officially opened with welcoming remarks by Maria-Christina Averof, Mayor of Metsovo, who emphasized the importance of innovation and cross-border cooperation in addressing environmental risks faced by mountain communities. “Metsovo has always been closely connected with its natural environment — both its beauty and its challenges. Projects like AIMS show how science, technology, and cooperation across regions can help us better understand and prevent natural disasters such as landslides,” said Mayor Averof in her opening speech.
The AIMS project aims to develop and test a shared, AI-based predictive model for the coordinated use of big data and a joint monitoring system to manage landslide risks in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The Metsovo meeting brought together project partners from universities, research centers, and regional development agencies to review the project’s progress and plan the next stages of testing and implementation.
A major part of the meeting was focused on the Testing of the Landslides Monitoring and Early Prediction System. Romagna Tech introduced the newly developed AIMS Data Management Platform which integrate data from different sources into a single interoperable system. A joint discussion allowed partners to share pilot site experiences and align methodologies for system testing.
On October 9, partners participated in a field trip to the Metsovo landslide area, one of the project’s pilot testing sites. The visit offered practical insight into the local conditions and demonstrated how the AIMS system integrates AI and real-time monitoring to enhance early warning and prevention strategies in mountainous areas.
About the AIMS Project
The AIMS project, co-financed under the Interreg ADRION Programme, connects partners from across the Adriatic-Ionian region to strengthen resilience to landslides through AI-driven monitoring, big data analysis, and transnational cooperation. By integrating innovative technologies and shared data infrastructures, AIMS contributes to safer communities and sustainable regional development.
For more information, visit the Project’s website https://aims.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu
AIMS project is supported by the Interreg IPA ADRION programme under the Interreg Funds (European Regional Development Fund and IPA III).
