MURSKA SOBOTA, Slovenia — January 21, 2026 — The Center for Knowledge Management (CKM), accompanied by key stakeholders from the Municipality of Kriva Palanka, played a pivotal role at the 3rd Transnational Project Meeting of the URBANFLOODS project.

Hosted by the Development Centre Murska Sobota (DCMS) at Hotel Štrk and the EXPANO regional center on January 20-21, 2026, the event brought together partners to evaluate the progress of flood defense systems across the Adriatic-Ionian region.

CKM's representative, Branko Djurovic attended the meeting in person to present the latest developments at the North Macedonian pilot site. In a joint session with the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FCSE-UKIM), CKM highlighted the operational status of the new hydrological stations installed along the Kriva Reka river. The presentation confirmed that radar sensors for water level and flow velocity are now active, feeding real-time data into a centralized dashboard to support the hydraulic models developed by FCSE-UKIM. CKM emphasized its specific contribution to the risk evaluation process, which involves mapping critical infrastructure—including primary schools, bridges, and water supply networks—to visualize potential flood impacts on the community.

A defining feature of this meeting was the direct involvement of local beneficiaries. Antonio Davitkovski, a representative from the Municipality of Kriva Palanka, attended the sessions to witness firsthand how these digital tools will serve his community. Following the meeting, Mr. Davitkovski stated "The entire organization was truly excellent, and I enjoyed my stay in Slovenia, where I became more closely acquainted with the project activities and results," 

Beyond the technical updates, CKM led the crucial "Sustainability Framework" session on the first day of the conference. As the partner responsible for the project's Sustainability Plan, CKM outlined strategies to ensure that the Decision Support System (DSS) and the installed equipment remain operational and institutionally anchored long after the project funding ends. This includes establishing maintenance agreements and ensuring that flood data remains accessible to local authorities like the Municipality of Kriva Palanka.

URBANFLOODS is an IPA-ADRION project co-funded by the European Union. It aims to enhance urban resilience to climate change through the joint development of innovative flood management solutions and advanced decision support systems