Press Release: Solomon Islands: EU provides humanitarian assistance and expert support

On 16 April 2014, the European Union decided to mobilize resources to assist those affected by the recent floods and earthquakes in the Solomon Islands.

The European Commission gave €240 000 in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable people. Environmental expertise will be deployed to the islands through the Union Civil Protection Mechanism as part of a joint EU/UN mission to help assess the risks triggered by the heavy rains.

ESO: Background information: European Commission provides humanitarian aid worth €700,000 in Pacific island countries http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-provides-humanitarian-aid-worth-e700000-in-pacific-island-countries/

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