National and local legislation concerning citizen participation

National/local legislation concerning citizen participation/active involvement: Assimilated to this legislation are the community emergency plans (that often are norms), as in Badia-South Tyrol-IT, and other planning procedures in action, such as the "urban development zone" procedure in Rouen-FR or the "city adaptation strategy based on the Blue-Green Network Concept" in Lodz-PL or the "action plans" in the Lower Danube Green Corridor (BG, MD, RO and UK). However, in some low democratic countries, there can be also norms that prevent or impede people's active participation and, therefore, people empowerment (WMO 2016, for literature reference see original source document).

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Rule of law

Hazards: Natural hazards

Disaster Phases: All disaster phases, Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery, Response

Types of Actors Concerned: All types of actors, Local authorities, Active citizens, Entrepreneurs, Media, Government, National research bodies, Red Cross, NGOs, Military, Law enforcement agencies, Healthcare and emergency services, European Civil Protection Mechanism, UN and other international organisations, National civil protection body, Non-active citizens

Recommendations:

• Foster the adoption of a culture of disaster prevention and resilience by informing and motivating citizens to take action