Finland sends expert to Greenland to support disaster preparedness 

Finland has responded to the request by sending a trained expert to lead an EU team of international experts. The team will review the organisation of rescue and civil protection operations in Greenland, including administration, operational capabilities and host nation support. The team will make recommendations following the mission. Finland is active in providing expert assistance In international civil protection operations, assistance is provided under international treaties and legislation. Operations are undertaken, for example, when natural or human-induced disasters and incidents overwhelm a country’s own capacity to respond. Finland participates in international civil protection operations through the European Union and international organisations. Any country can request assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism if it faces a crisis that it cannot handle alone. Requests are coordinated by the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC), operating under the European Commission. Assistance provided through the Civil Protection Mechanism is drawn from national resources. It may include specialised rescue teams, experts or material assistance. The Ministry of the...