This report has collated learning and best practices from Anticipatory Action
(AA) initiatives implemented across seven countries, including: Bangladesh, El Salvador, Indonesia, Nepal, …
The benefits and importance of locally led anticipatory action
This briefing, written by the Locally Led Anticipatory Action Working Group, provides examples of the benefits of locally led anticipatory action and explains its importance. It draws on evidence …
Early Warning System, Emerging Topics, Trigger Development
Citizens as hazard forecasters: how citizen science can strengthen anticipatory action
There is a small but growing number of examples of citizen science playing an active role in anticipatory action and early warnings. Can - and should - it play a greater role in the data used for …
How P-FIM adds value to developing protocols for anticipatory action
In the second of a two-part blog, Welthungerhilfe explains how the People First Impact Method, known as P-FIM, contributes to ensuring that protocols for anticipatory action are developed through a …
Community-driven early action protocols: how P-FIM is unlocking locally led anticipatory action in Zimbabwe
Placing local people’s perspectives and ideas at the centre of anticipatory action ensures they have ownership of this approach, and that the systems built are effective and relevant to local …
Zimbabwe acts in anticipation of an impending drought
Zimbabwe has activated its EAP for Drought, after forecasts indicate a very strong likelihood of an El Niño event in 2023, which is expected to result in a severe drought.
Early Action Protocol Activation: Zimbabwe - Drought (September 2023)
This document announces the activation of Zimbabwe's Early Action Protocol (EAP) for Drought, including the triggers for this activation and the early actions to be undertaken.
The frequency of droughts and dry spells are increasing in Zimbabwe and eroding the coping capacity of vulnerable populations who are forced into negative coping strategies by the repeated shocks. …
