Such natural disasters occur suddenly, without warning.

That is the least that we can do when natural disasters occur.

Natural disasters know no boundaries.

Needless to say, the principles of neutrality, humanity and impartiality should continue to guide all measures taken to provide humanitarian assistance to countries when natural disasters occur.

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Mass exoduses caused by natural disasters

Draft resolution on natural disasters and vulnerability

They are also most vulnerable to natural disasters.

Experience in dealing with the consequences of natural disasters of recent decades has demonstrated that poverty exacerbates the risk of devastation caused by natural disasters.

For and the second on preventing and managing natural disasters read and the second, to be held in Algeria, on preventing and managing natural disasters

Natural disasters in South Asia and in Central America

Disasters associated with natural hazards and vulnerability a development challenge

We know that the future will bring more natural disasters.

(b) Countries in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters and

The question was also raised regarding the rationale for excluding natural disasters but not other kinds of disasters, such as epidemics or man made disasters.

(11)Restoration of Agro biodiversity Eroded by Situation of Natural Disasters

Natural disasters and calamities have often hit us without prior warning.

Natural disasters have also had a destructive impact of exceptional scale.

The destructive forces of natural disasters have also affected our lives.

In the present report, the expression natural disasters will not be used, as it conveys the mistaken assumption that disasters occurring as a result of natural hazards are wholly natural , and therefore inevitable and outside human control.

Not only about responding to natural disasters, but involved in systemic issues.

Expressing concern over the persistent natural disasters in countries of the region,

The first is natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes.

Complex emergencies and natural disasters continued to attract the support of donors.

These natural disasters prompt two main conclusions with regard to the future.

Establishing regional mechanisms on surveillance, prevention and assessment of severe natural disasters

Growing populations, climactic change and natural disasters had profoundly affected agricultural productivity.

As recent events had demonstrated, no country was safe from natural disasters.

Reiterating that natural disasters damage the social and economic infrastructure of all countries, although the long term consequences of natural disasters are especially severe for developing countries and hamper their sustainable development,

Natural disasters strike with greater fury, and in greater numbers, than ever before.

Japan has a strong international reputation when it comes to managing natural disasters.

The incidence and severity of disasters associated with natural hazards continues to increase.

The incidence and severity of disasters associated with natural hazards continue to increase.

Draft elements and considerations for a resolution on early warning for natural disasters

Humanity has the power and ability to limit, manage and prevent natural disasters.

The Secretary General's report cites dramatic figures concerning the victims of natural disasters.

The devastation caused by natural disasters affects all countries, rich and poor alike.

Natural disasters could halt economic development and inevitably the poorest sectors were affected.

Reiterating that, although natural disasters damage the social and economic infrastructure of all countries, the long term consequences of natural disasters are especially severe in developing countries and hamper their achievement of sustainable development,

On the issue of natural disasters, being situated in a volcanic and disaster prone region, the Solomon Islands welcomes the Secretary General's call to establish a worldwide early warning system for all natural disasters.

There is also a need to draw a distinction between natural disasters and terrorist disasters caused by man. The former are often uncontrollable.

The WFP is concerned with man made disasters and has provided guidelines for staff working in situations of natural disasters and refugee crises.