Activities of Antigoni PAPADOPOULOU related to 2009/2151(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Prevention of natural and man-made disasters (short presentation)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
-having regard to its resolutions of 16 September 2009 on forest fires in the summer of 2009, 4 September 2007 on natural disasters, 7 September 2006 on forest fires and floods, 5 September 2002 on floods in Europe, 14 April 2005 on the drought in Portugal, 12 May 2005 on the drought in Spain , 8 September 2005 on natural disasters (fires and floods) in Europe, its resolutions of 18 May 2006 on natural disasters (forest fires, droughts and floods) – agricultural aspects, regional development aspects and environmental aspects, its resolution of 8 March 2010 on the major natural disaster in the autonomous region of Madeira and the effects of the storm "Xynthia" in Europe and its legislative resolution of 18 May 2006 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas disasters generally have many causes, they are not always solely attributable to extreme natural phenomena, but are frequently made more likely by mankind’s flawed relationship with the surrounding physical environment and due to technological and industrial accidents which can entail the release of dangerous Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) agents with major effects on health, crops, infrastructure, or livestock ;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a holistic, proactive, intelligence-led and effective approach to disaster prevention should incorporate various levels of cooperation between local, regional and national authorities;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the balanced occuputilization of land, and economic and social development in compliance with legislation that are in harmony with nature, respect for energy, natural resources and the environment and reinforced cohesion across the EU are fundamental elementpreconditions of disaster prevention;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the main objective of disaster prevention is to safeguard human life, the safety and physical integrity of individuals, the fundamental human rights, the environment, economic and social infrastructures, including housing, and the cultural heritage;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that, given the scale and/or the cross-border nature that disasters may assume, it is appropriate and necessary to enhance cooperation, both at regional and EU level, based on complementarity of action , dissemination of best practices and the principle of solidarity between Member States;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that the principle of non- discrimination must be included in aid provision; urges the Commission to adopt gender-sensitive strategies for responding to human security needs and environmental and humanitarian crises caused by natural and man-made disasters; highlights that an effective civil protection operation relies on specific key modes like prevention, active participation, involvement of all, preparedness, response and recovery/reconstruction;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out the importance of reducing inequalities between regions and Member States in terms of their capacity to protect their populations and their property, including the cultural heritage, environment and economy, in particular helping to improve prevention in the regions and Member States that are highly vulnerable to the risk of disasters and that have fewer economic resources;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the proposal to set up a network made up of representatives of the various competent national services of all the Member States; stresses that this network should operate within the scope of the cooperation between national, regional and local authorities with responsibilities in disaster management, spatial planning and risk mapping and management; emphasises the role of this network in exchanging experience and prevention measures thus making it possible for Member States to pool information on national civil capabilities and medical resources; calls for consideration also to be given to hearing sociUNEP, social and non governmental organisations working in this area;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to create a suitable financial instrument for disaster preventionwith adequate financial resources for preventing and combating disasters that will strengthen and link instruments such as cohesion policy, rural and urban development policy, regional policy, the Solidarity Fund and the Seventh Framework Programme; asks that in this context, prevention should be taken into account in the post-20132014-2020 Financial Perspective;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - point d
Paragraph 6 - point d
d) maintaining and inspecting the safety of existing major infrastructures, with particular emphasis on dams, fuel pipelines, road and rail bridges, and energy, water supply, sanitation, communications and telecommunications facilities;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the importance of public research and development (R&D) in preventing and managing disasters and calls for increased coordination and cooperation between the R&D institutions of Member States, especially those facing similar risks; calls for enhanced early warning systems in Member Stateand quick reaction forces in Member States accompanied by appropriate training programmes and public awareness-raising projects and the creation and strengthening of links between the various early warning systems; recommends to the Commission that it should take due note of these needs and ensure appropriate funding;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out the importance of studying rural and urban adaptation measures, given the increased frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events in various geographical areas ;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates the importance of setting up a European Droughtisaster Observatory with special droughts and floods units which would be responsible for the study and the mitigation and monitoring of the effects of drought; of the potential threats of natural and man-made disasters; underlines that it is important to have a comprehensive collection of data, statistical records and information on the risks and costs of disasters and to share them at EU level;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Invites the Member States to assess the possibility of improving the inclusion of disaster prevention in national operational programming of EU funding; urges the Council and the Commission to support the need to reformulate the operational programmes identified by Member States in this area;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the need for the Solidarity Fund Regulation to be revised, by adapting the eligibility criteria to the characteristics of each region and each disaster, paying particular attention to production sectors, the most vulnerable areas and the populations affected, and enabling mobilisation to be more flexible and timely, paying due respect to the new challenges associated with climate change;