APOPO vzw
Trained rats for Search and Rescue in Turkey
Earthquakes pose a significant threat to people due to their unpredictability and the devastation they cause. In areas with insufficient resources and poor infrastructure, the consequences can be extremely severe. Turkey is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes as it is located between three tectonic plates and has deficiencies in its infrastructure and technology for searching for […]
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Earthquakes pose a significant threat to people due to their unpredictability and the devastation they cause. In areas with insufficient resources and poor infrastructure, the consequences can be extremely severe. Turkey is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes as it is located between three tectonic plates and has deficiencies in its infrastructure and technology for searching for […]
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FacebookEarthquakes pose a significant threat to people due to their unpredictability and the devastation they cause. In areas with insufficient resources and poor infrastructure, the consequences can be extremely severe. Turkey is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes as it is located between three tectonic plates and has deficiencies in its infrastructure and technology for searching for survivors. Rats are highly effective in searching for landmines and detecting tuberculosis – and have proven to be very effective in finding survivors after earthquakes.
APOPO vzw aims to establish its organization in Turkey through this project to develop new technology and train rats to tackle a new societal challenge for them – contributing to increased survival rates during earthquakes.
The project is supported with 2 940 000 SEK.
