disaster prevention
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdisasterandprevention
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disaster
noun[C or U]
uk/dɪˈzɑː.stər/us/dɪˈzæs.tɚ/
(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or ...
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prevention
noun[U]
uk/prɪˈven.ʃən/us/prɪˈven.ʃən/
the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from ...
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(Definition ofdisasterandpreventionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofdisaster prevention
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We also need to invest substantial sums to establish long-term action aimed at implementing adisasterpreventionstrategy.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We must also draw up additional safety regulations, efficient reaction regulations anddisasterpreventionmeasures.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
European climate policy must address damage mitigation,disasterpreventionand ways to slow down climate change.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It is crucial to follow up on the recently adopted recommendations on naturaldisasterprevention.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It is crucial to follow up on the recommendations on naturaldisasterpreventionrecently adopted here.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I consider it a very important institution, specifically in relation to climate change adaptation, ecosystem assessment, sustainable consumption and production, anddisasterpreventionand management.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We must therefore act together to develop cross-borderdisasterpreventionsystems, and provide each other with cross-border assistance to deal with their aftermath.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
There is certainly a need for the former but it must work hand in hand withdisasterpreventionand longer term rehabilitation and development.
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Naturaldisasterpreventionand preparation are primary government responsibilities.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The promotion of sensible land use, and of economic and social development in harmony with nature, is a vital factor indisasterprevention.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I would very much like to look at disaster control anddisasterpreventionin a broader context, namely climate change.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Additionally, we are currently working on the design of a new social initiative by fostering contracts between administrations and the programme aimed atdisasterprevention.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Thirdly, and by far the most important point, we must never forget the seamless robe running betweendisasterprevention, disaster relief and longer term development.
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We all know that investing indisasterpreventionpays off.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Effective investments indisasterpreventionwill help to save lives, limit damages and, ultimately, save money.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
At the same time, ensuring cost-effective and increased investment indisasterpreventionis a challenge.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It is important not to let budgetary pressures affect policy and funding for citizens in relation todisasterprevention.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
There is no need for new powers in respect of civil protection anddisasterprevention; they would result in twin-tracking and wasted money in administrative systems.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Another reason why that is particularly important is that it is the very same deficits that are to be found among the police and indisasterpreventionand management centres.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It promoted emergency management practice that improveddisasterpreventionand response, and in the event of an incident/accident limited injury and damage.
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