EU strategy for supporting disaster risk reduction in developing countries

This communication proposes an European Union strategy for supporting disaster risk reduction (DRR) in developing countries through both development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It aims at ensuring that the EU works more closely and more effectively together when supporting developing countries efforts for reducing the risk of disasters. This strategy forms one half of a package covering aspects of DDR within and beyond the EU, addressing also appropriate links between the two dimensions. It complements and supports existing EU initiatives on climate change.

 European Commission - February 2009