Early Action, Lessons Learnt, Trigger Development

Integrating anticipatory action into contingency plans: lessons from Somaliland

The Somali Red Crescent Society recently developed a contingency plan that integrated anticipatory action. This blog shares some of the lessons and challenges from this process.

Early Action, Early Warning System, Shelter, WASH

The Somali Red Crescent Society gets ready to act ahead of El Niño-induced floods

A prolonged drought has pushed several regions of Somalia to the brink of famine. With El Niño-induced floods now forecast to hit the region, the Somali Red Crescent Society is acting to avoid …

Conflict, Food Insecurity, Livelihoods

Does anticipatory action have a role to play in ‘wicked crises’ like Somalia?

Anticipatory action projects have proved their worth when implemented ahead of short and manageable crises – but do they also have a role to play in ‘wicked crises’? This blog, from the SPARC …

Forecast

Forecasting the June to September season at Somalia’s Climate Outlook Forum

The recent Climate Outlook Forum in Somalia provided a climate outlook for the June to September season in this region, and identified anticipatory actions to mitigate the expected impacts.

Listening to those in crisis: understanding perspectives on anticipatory action in Somalia

Cash & Voucher, Early Action, Food Insecurity, Livelihoods, Trigger Development

Acting early to support pastoralists affected by drought in Somalia

The Danish Refugee Council recently activated an anticipatory action mechanism to help pastoralists in Puntland, Somalia, cope with the predicted impacts of drought. Three communities will receive …

Early Action, Food Insecurity

Closing the gap between disaster risk reduction and emergency relief

Seeking to ensure the capacity to implement early anticipatory actions to help communities prepare and protect themselves before extreme events.