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Beyond ‘Does it work?’: three evidence priorities for scaling up anticipatory action

Is it time to move on from trying to ‘sell’ anticipatory action and instead help shape how, where and to what ends it gets used? Alex Humphrey and Jon Kurtz argue that it is - and establish three …

07 May 2026
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The impacts of humanitarian funding cuts on anticipatory action

The humanitarian sector has witnessed major cuts to its funding in 2025. As part of this sector, these cuts threaten the financial sustainability of anticipatory action. A recent survey by the …

15 September 2025
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Why use insurance for anticipatory action – and why now?

Traditionally designed to cover post-disaster losses, insurance has the potential to release rapid, pre-arranged funding for anticipatory action. A recent working paper by the Anticipation Hub and …

16 July 2025
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Spread the word: working with the media to tell people about anticipatory action

There are many ways to work with the media - in its many forms - to increase awareness of anticipatory action. This blog looks at some effective approaches used to date.

31 May 2025
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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 …

11 October 2024
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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.

09 October 2024
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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.

25 September 2024
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How anticipatory action links to the Grand Bargain

A session at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week explored how the Grand Bargain could support efforts to scale up anticipatory action. In this blog, Hannes Serocki and Matthias Amling …

03 June 2024
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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 …

22 January 2024
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Pathways towards a Pacific-owned anticipatory action model

A recent report explores the entry points for anticipatory action within the Pacific region and identifies the potential barriers facing practitioners tasked with its implementation.

13 October 2023