Civil Protection Research and Development Centre
The main tasks of the Civil Protection Research and Development Centre are degree-level education and continuing training in crisis management and civil protection, as well as the promotion of research and development activities. The Centre employs a total of 15 full-time and part-time staff members, who are leading experts in their field in Estonia.
The staff contacts of the Civil Protection Research and Development Centre are available in Estonian.
Research and Development
Research activities focus on three main areas:
- Analysis of the Estonian civil protection system in comparison with other Nordic and Baltic countries.
- Comparison of the tasks of the Estonian system with practices derived from Ukraine’s wartime experience.
- Exploring ways to enhance public crisis preparedness.
All research areas aim to deliver proposals and results by the end of 2026. The research groups involve Academy researchers, visiting scholars, and cooperation partners.