In addition, the important work of civil society relief organizations (such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), which can give immediate help on the spot to help defend SIDS against vulnerabilities and disasters, was mentioned.
此外，有人提到民间团体救灾组织（例如红十字会和红新月会）的重要性，它们可就地即刻提供援助，以协助小岛屿发展中国家抵抗灾害。