Publication Name
At a Glance
Year of Publication
2017
Organization Name
European Parliament
Publisher
European Parliament
City
Brussels
Country of Publication
Belgium
Full Date
September 2017
Category
Reports
Theme
BILATERAL RELATIONS UE - LAC
Subregion - European Union
BIREGIONAL RELATIONS UE - LAC
Strategic Partnerships
Government
Civil Society
Keyword(s)
European territorial cooperation
European Union Solidarity Fund
Environmental risk prevention
Cyclone
Civil defence
EU financing arrangements
Aid to disaster victims
Caribbean islands
Remote sensing
ECHO
Emergency aid
Natural Desasters
Natural catastrophes
Environmental damage
Abstract
The scenes of devastation caused by recent hurricanes in the Caribbean are a stark reminder of the destructive force of nature. As residents struggle to rebuild their lives following the passage of the latest storms, attention turns to the relief efforts. The EU can help through emergency humanitarian assistance and a variety of funding mechanisms, depending on the status of the territories concerned and their relationship with the EU.
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