International Training and Demonstration Exercise on Mountain Rescue Held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia 9-11 September 2025

From 9 to 11 September 2025, an international training and demonstration exercise on mountain rescue was successfully held at Hotel Špik in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. The event was organized within the framework of the Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South Eastern Europe (DPPI SEE).

The training was hosted by the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, in close cooperation with the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia, and represents Slovenia’s contribution to the 2025 Disaster Management Training Programme (DMTP) under the DPPI SEE initiative.

A total of 19 participants from 9 DPPI SEE member countries took part in the training. The primary objective was to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required for a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of mountain rescue operations.

As part of the programme, a demonstration helicopter rescue exercise was conducted in Mojstrana, showcasing real-life techniques and inter-agency cooperation in mountain rescue missions.

The training not only strengthened participants’ operational capacities but also contributed to regional cooperation and the exchange of expertise among civil protection and disaster management professionals in South Eastern Europe.