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The members of the EU’s Gas Coordination Group (CGC) have discussed the situation of gas supplies in South Eastern Europe after an explosion damaged an important gas pipeline that supplies the region. After hearing reports of the countries most affected GCG concluded that the situation appears to be under control. The explosion on a trunk gas pipeline in Moldova has affected gas supply to EU countries and the Energy Community but only to a minor degree. The explosion occurred on Wednesday 1 April at 05h35 local time in a field several kilometres from Tiraspol, in the north of the Republic of Moldova. The blast affected a pipeline 1,200 millimetres in diameter, which passes 2 meters underground. Repair of the pipeline should be completed within the next week.
The European Commission has presented a white paper outlining actions needed to strengthen the Union's resilience in coping with a changing climate. Recent findings indicate that the impacts of climate change will be swifter and more severe than indicated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in their 2007 report. Europe will not escape these effects and must therefore prepare to cope with them. The impact of climate change will have varying regional implications meaning that most adaptation measures will need to be taken nationally and regionally. The framework presented by the Commission sets out a two-phase strategic approach to adapting to the impacts of climate change in the EU which complements actions taken by Member States through an integrated and coordinated approach. More details.
Executive conference and roundtables, May 22, 2009, Canberra, ACT
For this event, the organizers have assembled a line up of speakers that will share core ideas, core values and will "reinvigorate your quest for the importance of creating a sustainable future for government through thought leadership business continuity strategies". For further information on how to register click here.
14th May, London.
This Business Continuity Institute workshop will explore best practices for ‘supply chain resilience’. The programme is being developed to cater for participants from both public and private sectors. More details.
FEMA daily SITREP
World weather impacts
South Africa says still facing major energy crisis
•Date: 3rd April 2009• Region: Various |
