2 Amendments of Luís Paulo ALVES related to 2011/0461(COD)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Mechanism should include a general policy framework for Union disaster risk prevention actions aimed at achieving a high level of protection and resilience against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects and by fostering a culture of prevention. Risk management plans are essential to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management, linking risk prevention, preparedness and response actions. Therefore, the Mechanism should include a general framework for their communication and implementation. In the case of risks arising from climate change, it is noted that the outermost regions offer excellent natural conditions for research in this field; the Union should take advantage of the research opportunities provided by these regions to expand its overall knowledge in this crucial sphere.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. In order to ensure an effective cooperation within the Mechanism, Members States shall communicate to the Commission their risk management plan, after consultation with their competent public authorities, including regional and local authorities, communicate to the Commission their risk management plans. Emphasis shall be placed on the assistance to be given to outermost, island, cross-border and mountain regions, which often lack adequate resources with which to rapidly respond to disasters.