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FERNANDEZ-GALIANO: ARMENIA'S EXPERIENCE IN SPHERE OF HAZARDS MANAGEMENT IS USEFUL
ARMENPRESS
20:03, 30 September, 2011
Armenia's huge experience in the sphere of management of hazards can
be useful for other countries, Executive Secretary of the European
and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement Eladio Fernandez-Galiano
told a news conference.
According to him, Armenia is situated in a region, where almost all
kinds of disaster happen. That is why the country has gained great
experience in risk assessment and fighting natural disasters. He
welcomed Armenia's progress in risk reduction, especially the
establishment of the national platform foundation.
Created in 1987, the European and Mediterranean Major Hazards
Agreement (EUR-OPA) is a platform for co-operation between European
and Southern Mediterranean countries in the field of major natural
and technological disasters. Its field of action covers the knowledge
of hazards, risk prevention, risk management, post-crisis analysis
and rehabilitation. he main objectives of the EUR-OPA Major Hazards
Agreement are to reinforce and to promote co-operation between Member
States in a multi-disciplinary context to ensure better prevention,
protection against risks and better preparation in the event of major
natural or technological disasters.
Set up by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in 1987,
the Agreement is "open" because any non-member State of the Council of
Europe may apply to become a member. It has to date 26 Member States.
ARMENPRESS
20:03, 30 September, 2011
Armenia's huge experience in the sphere of management of hazards can
be useful for other countries, Executive Secretary of the European
and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement Eladio Fernandez-Galiano
told a news conference.
According to him, Armenia is situated in a region, where almost all
kinds of disaster happen. That is why the country has gained great
experience in risk assessment and fighting natural disasters. He
welcomed Armenia's progress in risk reduction, especially the
establishment of the national platform foundation.
Created in 1987, the European and Mediterranean Major Hazards
Agreement (EUR-OPA) is a platform for co-operation between European
and Southern Mediterranean countries in the field of major natural
and technological disasters. Its field of action covers the knowledge
of hazards, risk prevention, risk management, post-crisis analysis
and rehabilitation. he main objectives of the EUR-OPA Major Hazards
Agreement are to reinforce and to promote co-operation between Member
States in a multi-disciplinary context to ensure better prevention,
protection against risks and better preparation in the event of major
natural or technological disasters.
Set up by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in 1987,
the Agreement is "open" because any non-member State of the Council of
Europe may apply to become a member. It has to date 26 Member States.