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Blog March 19, 2024

Early Action, Lessons Learnt, Trigger Development

Integrating anticipatory action into contingency plans: lessons from Somaliland

The Somali Red Crescent Society recently developed a contingency plan that integrated anticipatory action. This blog shares some of the lessons and challenges from this process.

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Blog March 07, 2024

Reflecting on the journey: a farewell message from the Head of the Anticipation Hub

A farewell message from Kara Siahaan, Head of the Anticipation Hub, who is leaving the Anticipation Hub after building and shaping the initiative for the last three years.

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Blog March 06, 2024

Locally led

Community-driven early action protocols: how P-FIM is unlocking locally led anticipatory action in Zimbabwe

Placing local people’s perspectives and ideas at the centre of anticipatory action ensures they have ownership of this approach, and that the systems built are effective and relevant to local …

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Blog February 27, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Future leaders, Networks & Conferences

Perspectivas de la Red de Futuros Líderes: la Plataforma de Diálogo Regional en Centroamérica sobre Acción Humanitaria Anticipatoria y el Foro …

Kristinia Doughorty y Julian Goñi, de la Red de Futuros Líderes, comparten algunos aspectos destacados de la reciente Plataforma de Diálogo Regional en América Central.

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Blog February 27, 2024

Dialogue Platform, Future leaders, Networks & Conferences

Perspectives from the Future Leaders Network: the Regional Dialogue Platform in Central America and the Mitch +25 Forum

Kristinia Doughorty and Julian Goñi from the Future Leaders Network share some highlights from the recent Regional Dialogue Platform in Central America.

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Blog February 19, 2024

Advocacy, Conflict, Future leaders, Networks & Conferences

The Future Leaders Network on Early Warning Early Action at COP28

COP28 was an important opportunity for ensuring that youth perspectives play a central part in tackling climate change. In this blog, Amira Nasser Mostafa from the Future Leaders Network on Early …

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Blog February 06, 2024

Earth Observation, GIS & Mapping, Impact-based Forecasting, Science

Artificial intelligence and anticipatory action: a conversation – part 2

In the second half of this two-part blog, Karen Dall and Vitus Benson continue their conversation about the potential uses of AI for anticipatory action, and the challenges this might bring.

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Blog February 02, 2024

Cash & Voucher, Conflict, Evidence, Food Insecurity, Lessons Learnt

Examining the role of anticipatory action in complex crises

Many people today experience myriad overlapping hazards and challenges. Given this reality, there is a need to better understand how anticipatory action fits within the context of these complex …

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Blog January 29, 2024

Earth Observation, GIS & Mapping, Impact-based Forecasting, Networks & Conferences, Science

Artificial intelligence and anticipatory action: a conversation – part 1

In part one of this two-part blog, Karen Dall and Vitus Benson discuss the use of AI in climate risk mitigation and anticipatory action, exploring what AI is and how it might be relevant for these …

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Blog January 22, 2024

Advocacy, Disaster Risk Financing, Networks & Conferences, Scaling up

Anticipatory action at COP28: a quick readout

Anticipatory action was a prominent theme at COP28, with many sessions and side events dedicated to this approach, as well as high-level discussions about how to incorporate this approach into new …

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News March 15, 2024

Advocacy, Evidence, Networks & Conferences

New report on anticipatory action in 2023 to be launched at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week

The Anticipation Hub will launch its new report, Anticipatory Action in 2023: A Global Overview, at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week in Geneva, Switzerland. This will present information …

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News February 27, 2024

Cash & Voucher, Emerging Topics, Trigger Development

Using blockchain technology to streamline anticipatory action in Nepal

A new initiative in Nepal is exploring how blockchain technology can make cash transfers more efficient and transparent.

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News February 26, 2024

Locally led, Scaling up

A new guide and toolkit to support locally led anticipatory action

A new guide and toolkit aim to support civil society organizations as they support the development of initiatives for locally led anticipatory action.

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News February 14, 2024

Cash & Voucher, Early Action, Health, WASH

Ecuador’s EAP on Extreme Rainfall related to El Niño reaches its third trigger level

In February 2024, the third trigger in the Ecuadorian Red Cross's EAP for Extreme Rainfall related to the El Niño Phenomenon was reached. This led to a new set of anticipatory actions to support the …

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News January 24, 2024

Advocacy, Scaling up

A roadmap for anticipatory action in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, the Asia-Pacific Technical Working Group on Anticipatory Action developed a comprehensive roadmap for the Asia-Pacific region, covering 2023 to 2027. This presents the working group's …

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News December 22, 2023

Advocacy, Dialogue Platform, Scaling up

Pakistan holds its first National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action

More than 150 people took part in Pakistan’s first National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action, which was held under the theme ‘Together for scaling up anticipatory action in Pakistan’.

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News December 13, 2023

Early Action

Kazakhstan acts in anticipation of a cold wave

With temperatures forecast to drop to -40 degrees Celsius, the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan has activated its Simplified EAP for Cold Waves to help the most vulnerable people.

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News December 07, 2023

Dialogue Platform, Networks & Conferences, Scaling up

Bangladesh holds its second National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action

Over 200 people joined Bangladesh’s 2nd National Dialogue Platform in September, which considered ways to scale up anticipatory action for sustainable development.

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News November 29, 2023

Advocacy, Disaster Risk Financing, Health, Scaling up

Two new briefings explore critical themes for anticipatory action ahead of COP28

Launched in time for COP28, the Anticipation Hub's two new briefings will inform discussions around how anticipatory action can support those on the frontline of the climate crisis.

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News November 27, 2023

Cash & Voucher, Early Action, Early Warning System, Impact-based Forecasting, Shelter, WASH

Uganda acts in anticipation of the peak impacts of floods

As floods continue to affect large areas of East Africa, the Uganda Red Cross Society has activated its EAP for Floods and is now supporting 11,20 people in the areas predicted to be worst affected. …

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