D9.3 Dissemination and Communication Plan (v1)

The aim of this deliverable (D9.3) is to address how HYPERION project will manage various issues related to the dissemination and communication of the project. The present dissemination and communication plan outlines the identification of different stakeholders and the respective strategy devised, the different communication and dissemination tools adopted, along with specific actions foreseen to address any issues relating to the benefits of an integrated resilience assessment platform, focusing on multi-hazard risk understanding, better preparedness, faster, adapted and efficient response, and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas; to disseminate results of HYPERION project; and to raise citizens awareness and policy makers implication. Communication and Dissemination (and later Exploitation) is essential to turn the project’s work into well-spread results. In the project proposal, HYPERION team set ambitious targets for the project’s communication and dissemination plan and respective activities. This report sets out the strategy and plan designed in detail in order to achieve these targets. Each of HYPERION project partners will allocate time for dissemination and has an important role to play in the successful communication and dissemination of the project. Partners have already demonstrated their commitment in the six months following the kick-off of the project. Although the Communication and Dissemination Plan is a deliverable to be submitted by the sixth month of HYPERION project, it will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that its objectives are met and amended, if and when necessary. The targets and measurements will be reviewed regularly as the project evolves.