Disaster-risk reduction lies at the nexus of development assistance, which seeks to advance better living conditions, and humanitarian aid, which begins after a disaster hits. Starting our international calendar with the Sendai meeting on disaster-risk reduction sends a clear signal that the world is ready to integrate its strategies.
我们应该停止区别对待发展和人道主义危机问题。灾难风险降低是发展援助（寻求改善生活条件）和人道主义援助（在灾难袭击后开始）的枢纽。以仙台降低灾难风险会议为起点启动我们的国际日程释放了一个明确的信号：世界已经准备好将各种战略融合起来。