Brussels, 07/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved an action plan of 2.5 million Euro to help Caribbean populations to prepare for and react to natural disasters. The funding will be delivered from the Echo (the Community's humanitarian aid office) budget, under its Dipecho programme, which aims to reduce the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable populations in high-risk areas. The Caribbean, which is frequently subject to hurricanes, volcanic activity and...