6 Amendments of Cecilia WIKSTRÖM related to 2009/2151(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that while enforcing the community approach, it is important to keep in mind that different types of disasters strikes in different Member States and that therefore different measures are required;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Supports the creation of a "Disaster Observatory" within the European Union; uUnderlines that it is important to have a comprehensive collection of data and information on the risks and costs of disasters and to share them at EU level, thus making it possible for Member States to pool information on national civil capabilities and medical resources and that we should use and develop already existing structures such as the Monitoring and Information Center (MIC) rather than building up new ones;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that there should be a strong cross-cutting coordination mechanism in order to ensure dissemination of best practices that can improve the cooperation regarding preparedness, response and recovery;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. RegretConsiders that important EU financial mechanisms, like the Civil Protection Financial Instrument, lack resources and therefore cannot fully contribute in the field of prevention; strongly believes that should, given the increase in the frequency and magnitude of disasters, to a larger extent focus on preventive measures and the funding possibilities for actions within the EU and in third countries should be immediately extended without bureaucratic procedures;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recommends the creation of a specific disaster prevention financial instrument which willConsiders that funding that aims to complement national efforts for the protection, primarily of people, but also of the environment and property, including the cultural heritage, in the event of natural and man-made disasters should be managed by existing financial instruments;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that there is clear added value in working together where natural and man-made disasters occur; calls, therefore, on Member States and EU Institutions to develop reinforced co- operation in the field of disaster prevention and a holistic approach towards a more effective EU policy on disaster management; welcomes therefore the steps that have already been taken by the Council regarding the development of a Community framework on disaster prevention and prevention of forest fires;