Bruxelles veut clarifier les responsabilités des autorités face aux catastrophes climatiques
La nouvelle proposition de la Commission européenne cherchera à préciser qui, des autorités nationales ou locales, est chargé de gérer les feux de forêt et les inondations.
The European Commission is set to introduce a new legislation proposal to clarify the responsibilities of authorities in managing climate change catastrophes, such as forest fires and floods. This effort aims to address the major obstacle the Union faces in preventing these disasters, as there is currently no clear leadership in determining who is responsible for protection.
The difficulty in identifying who is accountable for safeguarding people, natural spaces, and properties against the worsening effects of climate change may lead to political disputes. However, the Commission also fears this could undermine prevention efforts.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a new framework to assess climate risks and manage their levels during her State of the Union speech on September 16. Key officials indicate that clarifying which institution is responsible for preventing, managing, and anticipating certain climate change consequences is a crucial element of the future framework, which is expected to be published on October 28.
European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasized the importance of being clear about responsibility, noting that it is often learned the hard way. The commissioner asked whether responsibility lies at the local, regional, national, or European level.
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