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Niger activates its EAP for Drought to help tackle food insecurity

Niger recently activated its Early Action Protocol for Drought to help tackle a severe food insecurity crisis. But the causes of this crisis are more complex than just low rainfall; conflict, rising …

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A new OCHA-facilitated project to protect the most vulnerable people in Niger from drought

A new pilot project, facilitated by OCHA, will use forecasts of severe drought in Niger to trigger anticipatory action to help those most at risk.

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Niger activates its anticipatory action framework as flood risks rise

Niger activated its anticipatory action framework for floods in January, releasing 5 million US dollars from the UN's CERF to help humanitarian partners deliver early, life‑saving support.

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Niger activates its Early Action Protocol for Floods

After a period of above-average rainfall, the water level in the Niger River at Niamey rose significantly, therefore the Niger Red Cross Society activated its Early Action Protocol (EAP) for floods …

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UN activates its anticipatory action framework in Niger

The UN and its partners in Niger will implement a series of anticipatory actions to support some of the communities most vulnerable to the impacts of an ongoing period of low rainfall in the …

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Acting in anticipation of severe floods in Mali

After weeks of heavy rain across West and Central Africa, the Mali Red Cross has activated its EAP for Floods. Using funds from the IFRC, it will now lead a series of early actions to reduce the …

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The Anticipation Hub went LIVE at the Asia Pacific Dialogue Platform

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Placing anticipatory action at the heart of climate priorities in West and Central Africa

The Anticipatory Action Task Force for West and Central Africa recently participated in the Regional Forum on Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts, helping to ensure anticipatory action was central to the …

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WFP’s updated evidence base on anticipatory action 2025: lessons from 16 studies across 12 countries

WFP recently published an updated evidence base on anticipatory action. This synthesis of 16 studies provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of anticipatory action, as well as lessons …

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New report from the Anticipation Hub shows that anticipatory action reached 9.6 million people in 2025

The Anticipation Hub’s fourth annual overview of anticipatory action shows that this approach continued to expand in 2025, reaching 9.6 million people ahead of forecast hazards during the year.