On 26 May 2026, the final conference of the Karst Firewall 5.0 project took place at the Peace Monument of Cerje (Miren, Slovenia). Co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia Programme, the project focused on strengthening wildfire prevention and management in the cross-border Karst region.
The event brought together representatives of public institutions, research organizations, local authorities and project partners to present the results achieved throughout the project and discuss future perspectives for wildfire risk reduction and territorial resilience.
Topics addressed during the conference included community involvement, satellite and drone-based environmental monitoring, wildfire prevention strategies, and the long-term sustainability of the project’s outcomes. The event highlighted the importance of combining scientific knowledge, digital technologies and cross-border cooperation to address increasingly complex environmental challenges.
Infordata Sistemi’s contribution
Infordata Sistemi participated in the conference through its CEO, Marko Petelin, who presented the company’s contribution to the development of the integrated wildfire management platform.
The presentation focused on the use of predictive algorithms and advanced digital tools capable of supporting territorial monitoring, risk assessment and decision-making processes for authorities responsible for prevention and emergency management.
“Wildfire prevention today requires an increasingly integrated and data-driven approach. Through advanced territorial monitoring, predictive algorithms and digital decision-support platforms, it is possible to significantly improve our ability to prevent and manage emergencies. Karst Firewall 5.0 demonstrates how cooperation among research organizations, public institutions and innovative companies can generate concrete solutions for protecting both territories and local communities,” said Marko Petelin, CEO of Infordata Sistemi.
Technology and innovation for wildfire prevention
The solutions developed within the project demonstrate how the integration of territorial data, satellite observation, artificial intelligence and predictive models can enhance the capability to identify risk situations and support timely interventions.
These technologies contribute to improving preparedness, increasing operational efficiency and strengthening the resilience of territories that are particularly vulnerable to wildfires and climate-related risks.
Media attention and the value of cross-border cooperation
The significance of the project’s results was also reflected in the attention received from regional media. The final conference was covered by local newspapers and featured in the Slovenian-language news programme of RAI Friuli Venezia Giulia, helping to raise public awareness about the importance of wildfire prevention, climate resilience and technological innovation.
Karst Firewall 5.0 represents a concrete example of how cooperation between institutions, research organizations and innovative companies can generate effective tools to address the challenges posed by climate change and increasing wildfire risks.
For Infordata Sistemi, participation in the project confirms the company’s commitment to developing advanced digital solutions that support safety, environmental sustainability and smart territorial management, placing innovation at the service of communities and environmental protection.