GEMET
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Environmental
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humanitarian aid
Definition

The support or relief given to save human lives or to alleviate suffering, including public health efforts and the provision of financial resources and food, often when governmental authorities are unable or unwilling to provide for such assistance.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/13303