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What is  
anticipatory action? 

Anticipatory action is defined as acting ahead of a predicted hazardous event to prevent or reduce the impacts on lives, livelihoods and humanitarian needs before they fully unfold. This works best when activities, as well as trigger thresholds or decision-making rules, are pre-agreed, and decisions are made to guarantee the fast release of pre-arranged funding (IASC 2024).

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A wealth of resources are available on anticipatory action for a range of stakeholders. Here you can find learning materials, training resources, advocacy briefs and information on specific thematic areas.

Fundamentals

Core concepts and methodologies that explain what anticipatory action is and how it works in practice.

Advocacy & Policy

Key policy messages and advocacy briefs that help promote anticipatory action, influence decision-making, and strengthen coordination across organizations.

Resources

Guidelines, case studies, and publications offering practical insights, tools, and training materials for implementing anticipatory action in diverse contexts.

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