Ghana Floods

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).

In June 1998, TRIPLEX took place in Camberley and at Manston Airfield in the UK, building on the success of the inaugural exercise. Organized by the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP), this large-scale simulation brought together humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, and EU Civil Protection teams to practice disaster response in a realistic and controlled environment. The exercise focused on improving coordination, assessments, and logistical support, with participants addressing challenges such as rapid deployment and operational interoperability. TRIPLEX 1998 highlighted the importance of collaboration and preparedness, reinforcing the capacity of humanitarian actors to respond effectively to complex emergencies.