ABOUT US
Resilience Solutions International is dedicated to supporting sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
We provide a comprehensive suite of high-quality services, ranging from research and analysis to the design, creation, and implementation of strategies and projects addressing disaster and climate change impacts.
Our services uniquely integrate prevention and response, leveraging the latest trends, advancements, and innovations.
Established in 2017 in Austria, RSI was founded as a consultancy bringing together a group of experts.
The team has over 20 years of experience in disaster risk reduction and climate change, offering a comprehensive range of services.
These include risk assessments, strategic planning for climate change and disaster risk, logistical and organizational planning for exercises and capacity-building projects, strengthening legal, policy, institutional, and financial frameworks, public relations campaigns, IT tool development, and operational deployments.
Resilience Solutions experts have made significant contributions to reducing disaster risks across four continents and in more than 20 countries, including:
- Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia)
- European Union (Austria, France, Germany)
- Middle East and North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine**, Tunisia, Türkiye)
- Sub-Saharan Africa (Gambia, Ghana, Kenya)
- South Asia (Nepal, Pakistan)
- East Asia (Japan)
- Caribbean (Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, St. Eustatius, Saba)
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on the status, and in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
** This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
OUR TEAM
Company is led by Christian Resch, a disaster risk reduction expert with 20 years of experience in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America in the field of security and disaster risk management.
The program and project implementation are led by Senior Advisor for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation.
For specific tasks company engages experts, consultants and partners from its wide roster and network.
Our team of experienced professionals brings hands-on experience from esteemed international organizations, research centers, and governmental institutions. From first responders to experts with strong scientific backgrounds, we deliver comprehensive and high-quality solutions. Our multidisciplinary expertise ensures we meet the diverse needs of our clients, driving positive outcomes and fostering resilience.
Christian Resch Christian Resch
Christian brings with him more than two decades of experience and a wealth of skills in disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, and civil protection, particularly across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With a proven track record in leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and managing substantial budgets, he has established himself as a reliable expert in the field. Notably, Christian has spent seven years managing the scientific disater risk reduction network of Austrian universities, overseeing the successful implementation of over 50 DRR projects.
At Resilience Solutions International, Christian’s leadership highlights his capacity to deliver comprehensive services, spanning from risk assessments to operational deployments. Christian’s technical proficiency is matched by his strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of disaster management and civil protection.
Christian’s academic journey includes attaining multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s degree in CBRN defense and disaster management, as well as a Master of Engineering in Process and Plant Safety. Furthermore, he has undergone extensive training in civil protection and disaster management, including various UCPM trainings, INSARAG classifier training, and UNDAC induction courses. He is fluent in English and German, with proficiency in Italian and Czech.
Aida Resch Aida Resch
Aida has over 18 years of extensive experience across disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, with engagements spanning Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
She has held senior roles at UN agencies, research institutions, and consulting firms, leading numerous projects aimed at bolstering disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and environmental resilience. Aida’s adeptness in managing multi-donor and multi-million budget initiatives underscore her robust organizational and managerial competencies, ensuring the seamless execution of project activities across diverse geographical landscapes.
Moreover, her expertise in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation encompasses a wide array of tasks, including conducting multi-hazard risk assessments, devising disaster risk analysis systems and methodologies, strategic planning, and the development of institutional, financial, and legal frameworks. She also excels in capacity building, overseeing engineering projects, and implementing early-warning systems, among other responsibilities.
Additionally, Aida’s academic background provides her with a solid theoretical footing in legal frameworks and environmental governance, enabling her to contribute effectively to policy formulation endeavors. Her ongoing pursuit of a PhD in Climate Economics reflects her steadfast commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise in the field. Proficient in English, German, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Aida also possesses a basic understanding of French.
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Resilience Solutions International is engaged by both private and public sectors to provide research and analysis, strategic development, project management and evaluation as well as capacity building such as coaching and trainings.
