The phrase "take practical actions" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is taking specific, tangible steps to address a problem or situation. Example: To combat the rising levels of pollution, the government must take practical actions such as implementing stricter emission regulations and promoting the use of renewable energy sources.
In the Middle East, we agree that all parties must take practical actions to ease tensions so that peace talks can resume.
On Friday, South Korea said it would press ahead with the drills which it says are defensive in nature and demanded that North Korea take "practical" actions for nuclear disarmament if it truly wants peace on the peninsula.
In fact, it would be completely unreasonable for a decision-maker to take practical actions that impact on society and that are unrelated to alert level changes.
However, drivers do not always utilise the guidance available to them appropriately, a challenge which was circumvented in the Helsinki tram system by training all staff in public transport, energy and environmental issues, so as to help motivate drivers and other staff to take practical actions for the environment, a scheme which proved to be successful.
"The instinct to care for children comes from deep within the teachings and spiritual vision of all religious traditions, which motivates people of faith to make the commitment to take practical actions for children.
And it is a consortium of 13 Oil and Gas major that have come together to take practical action on climate change.
"It is hoped the new government of South Korea would pay high attention to China's major concerns and take practical action to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations," it said.
The French New Wave came into being when several young critics on the influential magazine Cahiers du Cinéma decided to take practical action in their battle against the more traditional films made by an earlier generation, which they dubbed the Cinéma du Papa.
Before the meeting in Llanidloes he said the Welsh government would take practical action to help farmers who had lost stock.
Fujitsu is also "to save the computer industry climate action plan" (Climate Savers Computing Initiative) members, and take practical action to defend the Earth and effectively contribute energy and corporate responsibility.
If re-elected, Ms Berger says she would "take practical action to support people who are looking for a job, for example by holding another jobs fair to bring together employers and local people.
