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Blog December 02, 2024

GIS & Mapping

Using geoinformation for anticipatory action frameworks: a technical training workshop in Pakistan

Geoinformation plays a critical role in anticipatory action, providing a clear, data-driven picture of where the risks are highest and which areas are most vulnerable to hazards. A recent workshop …

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Blog November 29, 2024

Early Action, Health, WASH

Learning by doing: lessons from anticipatory actions ahead of floods in Zambia

In January 2023, the Zambian Red Cross Society activated its EAP for Floods. Later that year, the Netherlands Red Cross commissioned a study to learn lessons from this activation; this provided …

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Blog October 16, 2024

Early Action, Lessons Learnt

Anticipating tropical cyclones in Madagascar: Start Network’s experience

Since 2021, Start Network has been anticipating tropical cyclones in Madagascar, financing anticipation and early-response projects in the country. This blog captures some of the lessons learned …

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Blog October 14, 2024

Locally led

Strengthening locally led anticipatory action in Pakistan

Pakistan’s unique geographical landscape means its communities face rising threats from a number of hazards – but locally led anticipatory action is offering a way to mitigate the impacts.

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Blog October 11, 2024

Early Warning System, Locally led

Should I stay or should I go? Actionable early warnings for floods in Kenya

Having a flood-forecasting system in place is not enough: early warnings need to be understandable and actionable for communities. The partners of the WAHAFA programme in Kenya tested the readiness …

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Blog October 11, 2024

Early Action, Scaling up, Trigger Development

Drill leads to skill! Simulating anticipatory actions ahead of floods in Kenya

Simulation exercises provide an opportunity for stakeholders to practice and refine the different phases of anticipatory action. Partners in the WAHAFA project recently held a simulation of their …

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Blog October 09, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Locally led, Networks & Conferences, Scaling up

Do we need to mainstream anticipatory action, ensure it is locally led – or both? Take 2...

Can anticipatory action be both locally led and mainstreamed at the national level? Read more reflections from the anticipatory action community.

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Blog October 02, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Looking ahead to the 12th Global Dialogue Platform

As we get ready for the Global Dialogue Platform in October, we asked the Anticipation Hub’s newest partners what they are most looking forward to at this year’s event.

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Blog September 25, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Locally led, Scaling up

Do we need to mainstream anticipatory action, ensure it is locally led – or both? Take 1...

Can anticipatory action be both locally led and mainstreamed at the national level? We asked some experts in this sector for their thoughts.

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Blog September 11, 2024

Social Protection

From reactive to proactive: anticipatory action for drought through social protection systems in the Philippines

Anticipatory action can reduce the impacts of slow-onset disasters on rural farming communities. One example is the successful implementation of a pilot scheme to act ahead of the El Niño-induced …

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News January 07, 2025

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Meaningful partnerships for sustainable anticipatory action: highlights from 1st Sri Lanka National Dialogue Platform

The 1st Sri Lanka National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action helped to ensure there is a fundamental change within the country’s humanitarian system: from reaction to anticipation.

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News January 07, 2025

Future leaders

Celebrating innovation: ASEAN Youth Day for Early Warning and Anticipatory Action

On 22 November 2024, the winners of the first ASEAN Youth and Digital Innovation for Early Warning and Anticipatory Action contest presented their innovative ideas.

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News December 09, 2024

Other

A unified approach: national- and provincial-level training on anticipatory action in Pakistan

Pakistan recently organized its first training courses on anticipatory action, using a common approach to ensure that the country's capacity is strengthened at both the national and provincial …

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News December 06, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Más de 300 representantes de Latinoamérica y el Caribe se reúnen para identificar soluciones de Acción Anticipatoria ante los desafíos de la …

La sexta Plataforma de Diálogo se realizó el 28 y 29 de Noviembre. Contó con 300 participantes presenciales y más de 250 virtuales.

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News December 06, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean gather to identify how anticipatory action can help solve the region’s challenges

More than 550 participants, from the humanitarian, scientific, governmental and community sectors, gathered in Cartagena, Colombia, to celebrate the 6th Regional Dialogue Platform in Latin America …

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News December 02, 2024

Scaling up

Training in anticipatory action for national-level stakeholders in the Maldives

A workshop on anticipatory action in the Maldives identified ways to establish this approach within the national system for disaster risk management, while drawing inspiration from traditional …

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News November 22, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Cerca de 280 representantes de Latinoamérica y el Caribe se reunirán en la 6ª Plataforma de Diálogo sobre Acción Anticipatoria

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, será el escenario para el intercambio de experiencias facilitado por la sexta edición de la Plataforma de Diálogo en Latinoamérica y el Caribe sobre Acción …

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News November 22, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences

Nearly 280 representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean gather for the 6th Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action

Around 280 representatives will meet in Colombia for the 6th edition of the Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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News November 18, 2024

Cash & Voucher, Early Action, WASH

Cerca de 2,500 familias en Tocoa serán alcanzadas con acciones anticipatorias promovidas por Cruz Roja Hondureña ante tormenta tropical Sara

Cruz Roja activó su Plan de Acción Temprana ante la tormenta tropical Sara. La ventana de tiempo para las acciones es de 5 a 7 días.

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News November 18, 2024

Cash & Voucher, Early Action, WASH

Anticipatory actions to reach 2,500 families in Honduras ahead of Tropical Storm Sara

The Honduran Red Cross has activated its EAP for Floods caused by Tropical Storms and will now lead the implementation of anticipatory actions ahead of Tropical Storm Sara.

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