Update on Commission disaster management initiatives
-Community approach to disaster
prevention
Thomas de Lannoy – DG ENV A4
DG ENVIRONMENTCivil Protection – Prevention and Preparedness
Community Civil Protection Mechanismadopted on 8 November 2007 (2007/779/EC, Euratom)
Civil Protection Financial Instrumentadopted on 5 March 2007 (2007/162/EC, Euratom)
Prevention
Preparedness
Response
European civil protection co-operation
Creating the conditions for the development of knowledge based disaster prevention policies at all levels of government
Linking the actors and policies throughout the disaster management cycle
Making existing instruments perform better for disaster prevention
Reinforcing international cooperation in the field of prevention
Prevention – What is the aim?
Preparedness
Reconstruction
Prevention
Response
Reinforcing international cooperation in the field of prevention
Emphasise disaster prevention in upcoming cooperation initiatives with third countries
Coordinate with the International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction and ensure close ties with the EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction in developing countries
Feedback from the EU Institutions
European Parliament�̶ September 2009 Resolution on forest fires�̶ Own initiative report (ENVI)
Council�̶ July workshop�̶ Council Conclusion expected at Nov-Dec JHA Council (PROCIV)
EESC and CoR have adopted an opinion
Main initial activities Risk assessment and planning
�̶ Comparative study of national practices�̶ Development of guidelines
Good practice programme�̶ Studies, workshops, guidelines
Improvement of disasters data and knowledge base – stakeholders expert group
Mapping of financial instruments supporting prevention measures
Multi-sectoral disaster prevention network
• 500 participants• Exhibition: international partners, training centres, innovative technology + civil protection modules•Debates and seminars on prevention, response, cooperation with other actors in the field, etc.
www.civilprotectionforum.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/civil
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