Online International Conference Addressing global challenges: NATO′s approach to climate change, 17 November 2021

The Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Course for operators was held at the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence from 30 September to 3 October 2025. It brought together 23 students from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic in-person setting. All lectures and live demonstrations were provided by guest instructors from the Engineer Research and Development Centre of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The course was designed to demonstrate effective UAS operations in various scenarios, including reconnaissance and emergency response. Participants were shown how to collect, process, and analyse data using specialised software.

The CMDR COE is proud to announce that Ms Asya Arsova has successfully completed the first phase of her Internship Programme. She presented her research paper on “Analysing Dynamics and Impacts of Contemporary People Mass Movements: A Multidisciplinary Exploration”, which addresses one of the most relevant and rapidly evolving fields in today’s global security landscape.

The Joint Operations Planning Introduction Course took place at the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) from 22 to 26 September 2025, bringing together 16 participants from five NATO and partner nations in a dynamic, in-person setting.

From 23 to 26 September 2025 the CMDR COE hosted a course designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in the deployment of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for data-driven decision-making across operational, civilian, and emergency contexts.

The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence welcomed the Japan’s Parliamentary Vice- Minister of Defense, Mr. Yozo Kaneko. 

The CMDR COE hosted a successful Layered Resilience Concept (LRC) Validation event in Sofia, Bulgaria on 14-19 September 2025. 

The 20th NATO EADRCC Emergency Management Exercise “BULGARIA 2025” (“the Exercise”) took place in Montana, Bulgaria from 7 to 12 September 2025, accompanied by a facilitated strategic discussion in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 09 September 2025.

On 18 August 2025, a farewell ceremony was held for the officers who have departed from our CMDR COE, honoring their contributions and dedication throughout their mandate.

The landmark exercise marks a significant step in strengthening Jordan’s national crisis management capabilities.

From 16^th till 18^th of July in Bucharest was conducted a course dedicated to Disaster Relief in CSDP Context.

CMDR COE is proud to announce that its interns Asya ARSOVA and Katya POPOVA successfully completed their University education.

The Course, held from 7 to 11 July 2025, concluded successfully, bringing together participants from the CMDR COE, the Bulgarian National Military Training Centre “Charalitsa”, and representatives from the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence.

A Collaborative Initiative Focused on Modernizing Crisis Response through M&S, C2, and AI Integration.

Cognitive Warfare Course, 23-27 June 2025

An intern project on “Social Capacity in Disaster Respond: Enhancing Resilience by Education and Training”

CMDR COE is proud with the received and focused on further challenges 

Building Integrity in CMDR Course, 10-13 June 2025

On the 10^th June 2025 , 20 students from 4 different nations started the 4-day long Building Integrity in Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course.

CMDR COE serves as the Department Head for the NATO BCM discipline.

Placing the focus on the arising security challenges

The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE), in cooperation with NATO and the NATO- Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Regional Centre, successfully delivered a Mobile Training in Kuwait from 25 to 29 May 2025.

CMDR COR Participation to the solemn ceremony organized by the Romanian Embassy in Bulgaria.

Gender Focal Point Course at CMDR COE

The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025" took place from 20 May to 22 May 2025. 

Respect on the occassion of the 75th Anniversary of the fondation of the Scientific Applied Center for Military Epidemiology and Hygiene (NPCEH).

CMDR COE Intern Mr. Can Uyar participated in an Extensive Disaster Risk Reduction Education Program and OSAKA EXPO 2025 BOSAI Summit

From 13th to 16th of May in CMDRCOE was conducted Crisis Management in a Multilateral Framework course

Main Planning Conference of AMMON SENTINEL 2025 exercise

Titled “Contemporary Crisis Management in Times of Great Power Competition”, 28 April 2025

End of Autumn Iteration Internship