Integrating community voices in anticipatory action: a synthesis of complex qualitative data
The ‘window of opportunity’ – the period in which people can act ahead of a crisis – varies within countries. How can anticipatory action practitioners ensure they hit this window and provide the …
Ready, steady, go: forecast-based financing in Sudan
Introducing forecast-based financing in Sudan, aiming to protect lives and livelihoods in the event of imminent flooding – and before the river water overflows its banks.
Gaining user insights into the research-to-operational elements of Impact-based Forecasting (IbF) from within the SHEAR programme
Impact based Forecasting (IbF) is an expanding and evolving area of research within National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and the humanitarian sector...
To act early, it is critical to understand what the impacts of weather-related hazards might be. Impact-based forecasting does this, by explaining what the weather will do and thereby represents a …
German FFO publishes review on its approach to anticipatory action
In April, the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) published a review on its approach to anticipatory humanitarian action, assessing its role and areas of improvement.
Early Action, Early Warning System, Impact-based Forecasting
Bridging Impact-based Forecasting and Anticipatory Action for Disaster Risk Reduction
At MHEWC-III and GPDRR two sessions explored challenges and opportunities around IBF and AA and ambitions to sustainably scale up early warning early action efforts - read the key messages here.
