Intro
ATLas (Advanced Technologies for Landslides) is an environmental research infrastructure (IR) included in the National Research Infrastructure Plan (PNIR) 2021-2027 of the Italian Ministry of Research and classified as a a single-site RI.
ATLas develops advanced methodologies for the prevention and management of ground instability, integrating data from cutting-edge monitoring platforms and hazard forecasting models in a multi-scale perspective.
ATLas is hosted by the Civil Protection center of the University of Florence, which is a center of expertise of the Department of Civil Protection by Decree of the Head of the Department of Civil Protection dated June 19, 2018.
ATLas is also connected to the UNESCO Chair for Prevention and Sustainable Management of Geohydrological Hazards, established at the University of Florence in 2016, and to the international network ICL (International Consortium of Landslides), consisting of approximately 100 research institutes from 33 countries and supported by the main United Nations organizations in the field of disaster risk reduction.
ATLas has been recognized for seven consecutive times as the World Center of Excellence on Landslide Risk Reduction (WCoE) for advanced monitoring technologies, earth observation data and landslide risk assessment models. The recognition has been awarded by the Global Promotion Committee of the International Program on Landslides (IPL) of ICL, which includes UNDRR as a member.
Last update
08.10.2025