The EU It must stand closer, more decisively and with new policies, in local communities tested by the consequences of climate crisis, was the general conclusion of the event for the protection of municipalities from the impact of climate change, which he co -organized. MEP Dimitris Tsiodras with the network of cities with lakes.

In his speech, the MEP and spokesman for the ND Eurogroup emphasized that “Municipalities are at the forefront of the great challenges of our time and supporting their efforts is the foundation for the creation of durable and sustainable communities in Europe.”

He added that “Precisely because the risks associated with the climate crisis are locally asymmetric, the policies implemented to deal with them must meet different local needs, while ensuring solidarity and strong cooperation between our communities.”

THE Andreas StergiouPresident of the City Network with lakes and mayor of Argithea Karditsa, referred to the long -term work of the network, which is one of the most active networks in Europe and underlined the challenges faced by municipalities with natural or artificial lakes and the impact of natural disasters such as natural disasters. He noted characteristically that “the climate crisis is not a trick or just a sensitive environmental issue. On the contrary, these issues are axes of environmental and social justice. “

THE Epaminondas TrivilosCoordinator of the City Network with lakes, stressed the importance of education and operational readiness for natural disasters and noted the challenges arising from the fact that many of these areas are mountainous and island at the same time.

THE Eleftherios StavropoulosA member of the European Commission, referred to the European Union’s financial tools to tackle natural disasters and the scientific data of the Research Center in the direction of prevention and the utilization of good practices for the treatment of natural disasters such as floods.