The European Parliament calls for the creation of a European Drought Observatory
March 13, 2009
MEPs propose measures such as improving irrigation systems, promoting sustainable plans for water resource management, adapted to the local water conditions, and improve water storage systems by creating microembalses for irrigation managed by cooperatives. They are also asking improve the fight against the fires and the coordinated response of the Union, promote reforestation of marginal agricultural land and crops best adapted to the specificities of the soil.