disasters
EU introduces day of remembrance for climate victims
In 2021 there was a flood in North Rhine-Westphalia. photo
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In the face of a devastating flood disaster, there is now a day of remembrance for victims of the climate crisis in the EU – and it is imminent.
This is also done to “raise awareness of concrete steps people can take at their level to prevent disasters and be better prepared for climate catastrophes.” On July 15, 2021, more than 200 people died in flood disasters in Germany and Belgium. Hundreds lost their homes.
The new commemoration day was made binding with a declaration signed by representatives of the European Parliament and the EU member states. Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans said at the ceremony that this day of remembrance is not only owed to people who have already been victims, but also to future victims. Mankind still has the chance not to slip into a climate catastrophe.