The PPRD Med team extends its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families affected by the devastating Dana (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) extreme weather event. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the hardships faced by communities impacted by this severe weather. Our thoughts are with those grieving and those working tirelessly in response and recovery efforts.
PPRD Med remains committed to supporting resilience-building efforts across the region to better prepare for such tragic events in the future.
Implementation
A2 - Strengthening operational assistance & response capacity
This region is particularly prone to natural disasters, and cross-border cooperation at an operational level (especially when a disaster strikes) has to be actively supported. Marine pollution matters are also addressed in a parallel regional dialogue via the Barcelona Convention and its operational centre, “Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea” (REMPEC). Contracting Parties (including the EU) are preparing a Mediterranean Strategy and an Action Plan for the Prevention, Preparedness, and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2022-2031). DG ECHO supports the implementation of the recent decision of the Contracting Parties of the Barcelona Convention to use “CECIS Marine Pollution” as a regional emergency communication platform for the requests and offers of assistance to developing an integrated approach towards at-sea and shoreline pollution management and inter-sectoral coordination in training and contingency planning. The following activities are expected to be implemented as of 11/2023:
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A 2.1 - Consolidating knowledge based on disaster risks and disaster prevention policies and awareness raised on disaster risk prevention.
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A 2.2 - Establishing a sustainable and cost-effective training network & roster of experts, effectively linking all relevant stakeholders.
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A 2.3 - Enhancing the exchange of best practices and strengthening local capacities in awareness campaigns.
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A 2.4 - Enhancing & promoting volunteerism, training of volunteers, implementation of pilot initiatives in Southern Neighbourhood.