Cyclone Iandala

In October 2002, the TRIPLEX exercise was held on the Danish island of Bornholm, bringing together international humanitarian actors for a large-scale disaster simulation. Organized by the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP), the exercise provided a realistic training environment for over 200 participants, including UN agencies, EU Civil Protection teams, and NGOs. The scenario tested disaster assessments, coordination, and logistical support, with a focus on enhancing collaboration and interoperability among organizations. TRIPLEX 2002 showcased IHP’s ability to deploy support services such as base camps and communication systems, strengthening preparedness and coordination for future humanitarian emergencies.

TRIPLEX 2013, hosted on the Danish-German border, was one of the world’s largest civilian-led humanitarian coordination exercises. Organized by the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) and co-financed by the European Commission Civil Protection Mechanism, it brought together over 200 participants from 35 organizations. The scenario involved a cyclone striking two fictional countries, Nordland and Sydland, affecting nearly one million people. Participants practiced evacuation, shelter provision, and infrastructure repair, with coordination led by the On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC).

The 2016 TRIPLEX exercise, hosted by the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection in southern Norway, brought together over 200 participants from 36 organizations and more than 70 nationalities. Centered on a realistic scenario involving Hurricane "Windblown," which devastated the fictional country of Sörland, the exercise tested emergency response coordination among UN agencies, the EU Civil Protection team, NGOs, military actors, and private sector partners. The event began with workshops on the latest humanitarian tools and mechanisms, followed by a three-day simulation focused on assessments, coordination, and response planning.