Community of Users
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Monday 5th March
Policy Themes
The human, ecological and economic costs of an accident can impact the whole of society. Therefore, it, is necessary to establish and apply safety and risk-reduction measures to prevent accidents and minimise any effects if they do occur. The Directive 2012/18/EU (on major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances) sets goal-oriented objectives for risk management.
The development of new technologies to support border security is outlined/described in the framework of Examining the Creation of a European Border Surveillance System (EUROSUR). New capabilities are needed to enhance systems, equipment, tools, processes, and methods for rapid identification. At the same time human rights and privacy have to be respected.
The new approach to the European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP) is built on a review of the 2006 programme and the Council Directive 2008/114/EC on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and their protection.
Events
The 10th Community of Users Meeting on Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies took place between 5 - 8 March 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by the European Commission - DG HOME, the CoU Meetings are a series of events, taking place several times a year.
Save the date for the 11th Community of Users Meeting on Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies taking place 4 - 7 June 2018.
The 9th Plenary Meeting of the Community of Users on Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies took place on 06/12/2017.
BAO Congress Centre (rue Felix Hap 11), Brussels
The meeting focussed on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) risks.
The 8th Plenary Meeting of the Community of Users on Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies took place on 12/09/2017.
Brainstorming on National CoU initiatives
Where: Brussels
The Brainstorming on National CoU Initiatives event took place on 29/06/2017.
22nd June 2016, 09.00- 18:00
BAO Congress Centre (rue Felix Hap 11), Brussels
The meeting focussed on Natural Hazards Crisis Management (including cascading effects).
CoU Plenary & Thematic Workshop
Where: Brussels, BAO Congress Centre (rue Félix Hap 11, 1040 Brussels)
BAO Congress Centre in Brussels, Belgium.
The Community of Users on Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (CoU) held its third meeting on the 29th February 2016 with a focus on CBRN hazards.