Activities carried out during RP2:
WP2 – Investigation Protocol Co-Creation: Developed baseline and integrated investigation protocols for 5 countries. Created crime-specific protocols for waste dumping, trafficking, water pollution, and illegal storage. Produced video tutorials integrated into the EMERITUS platform. Addressed barriers to technology uptake and aligned protocols with platform capabilities.
WP3 – Platform Development & Integration: Delivered platform versions (beta, gamma, final) with full functionality. Implemented core components: user management, data governance, blockchain tracking, and visualization tools. Integrated virtual method containers and disaster recovery systems. Conducted end-to-end testing with real users (e.g. Malaga Police). Finalized data models and nomenclature mappings for EU/national standards. Monitored system performance using Prometheus & Grafana dashboards.
WP4 – Operational Training & Testing: Conducted semi-controlled and field testing in Spain, Italy, Romania, Moldova, and Greece. Validated satellite-based models and drone services. Delivered 40 hours of training to 32 participants. Implemented a successful Training of Trainers (ToT) cascade.
WP5 – Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Support: Built a Community of Practice (CoP) with 34 organizations from 13 countries. Held multiple showcase events (Athens, Turin) and collaborative meetings. Co-developed tools and protocols with stakeholders. Defined a roadmap for standardisation and scale-up.
WP6 – Dissemination, Communication & Exploitation: Maintained active communication via website, social media, and newsletters. Participated in 10+ high-level events and conferences. Published multiple scientific papers on Zenodo. Established collaborations with key EU projects (PERIVALLON, RITHMS, DATACROS 3, etc.). Defined KPIs, KERs, and preliminary business models.
WP7 – Project Management: Held 3 consortium meetings and 13 PMB meetings. Managed risks, budget reallocations, and internal agreements. Developed and monitored 56 datasets and software tools. Submitted technical and financial reports and ensured EU/RES compliance.
