Mozambique Red Cross Society acts ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani

Following an official declaration from the government, the Mozambique Red Cross Society is implementing pre-agreed anticipatory actions ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani.

Anticipating Tropical Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar and Mozambique

The frameworks for tropical cyclones in Madagascar and Mozambique have been activated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani.

Anticipating a cholera outbreak in the DRC

The collective framework for cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been activated and partners are now delivering anticipatory action to support those at risk from an outbreak.

The Chilean Red Cross becomes the first National Society to anticipate wildfires

The Chilean Red Cross has activated its simplified EAP for wildfires - the first time an EAP for this hazard has been put into practice.

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First day of the West and Central Africa Dialogue Platform: anticipation in action

The opening day of the First Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action for West and Central Africa kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s approach to crisis management …

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Advocacy, Evidence, Scaling up

A new IFRC report examines government leadership and ownership of anticipatory action

A new report by the IFRC presents evidence of how governments can lead and take ownership of anticipatory action, examining how this approach has been integrated into policies, plans, forecasting …

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News September 16, 2025

Early Action, Food Insecurity, WASH

Acting to anticipate the impacts of drought in Kenya

With drought conditions expected across Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross Society has activated its EAP for drought in three priority counties. Over seven weeks, it will carry out a series of pre-agreed …

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News September 15, 2025

Early Action, Food Insecurity, Shelter, WASH

The government and partners anticipate the impacts of floods in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s national anticipatory action plan for floods was recently activated for two regions, Kuilsé and Liptako. This triggered the release of 1 million US dollars for timely, life-saving …

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News September 12, 2025

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The UN and partners deliver anticipatory actions ahead of floods in Nigeria

The UN has released 7 million US dollars to act ahead of floods in Nigeria, with partners assisting up to 350,000 people in at-risk areas before severe floods hit.

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News September 12, 2025

Dialogue Platform

Actuar antes, proteger mejor: principales hitos de la 7ª Plataforma de Diálogo celebrada en América del Sur

En la Plataforma de Diálogo Sudamericana celebrada en Chile, los participantes establecieron nuevas alianzas y exploraron cómo las medidas preventivas pueden reducir los devastadores efectos de las …

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News September 12, 2025

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Act early, protect better: highlights from the South American Dialogue Platform

At the South American Dialogue Platform in Chile, participants built new partnerships and explored how anticipatory action can reduce the devastating impacts of drought, floods, wildfires and other …

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News September 08, 2025

Early Action

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society implements anticipatory actions for flooding along the Indus River and its tributaries

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society has implemented anticipatory actions based on its early action protocol for riverine floods along the Indus River and its major tributaries. The actions are being …

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Therefore, scaling up is not just “more”, it also means “better”.
To respond collectively in a coordinated manner, we must work together.

Jagan Chapagain Secretary General, IFRC

What is global is local somewhere and what is local is global somewhere else. For this reason, it is very important for us to actually come together and co-design, co-produce and co-implement, so we can learn from each other and also cross-fertilize ideas and solutions.

Dr. Halima Saado Abdillahi Head of Research and Learning, International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) and Kenya Red Cross

Better anticipation allows us to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile climate, connecting scientific information to practical action on the ground.

Professor Maarten van Aalst Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Anticipatory action has tremendous potential to increase the efficiency of life-saving interventions and protect the most vulnerable. This is especially true for women and girls who often face some of the most severe risks. Through well-targeted anticipatory approaches, we can better empower women and girls to face crises on their own terms.

Lisa Carty Director, Humanitarian Financing & Resource Mobilization Division, OCHA

Anticipatory actions are the bright spots in a bleak humanitarian outlook. If we manage to move more in that direction, we will get a response that is faster, cheaper, and more dignified. One that protects hard-won development gains.

Mark Lowcock Emergency Relief Coordinator

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