This snapshot looks at how laws, policies and plans can detail what the actions are, when they happen, who is responsible for them, and how IFRC Disaster Law can support governments to strengthen legal frameworks for early action.

This paper set out a clear vision for the future, including practical recommendations to support G20 discussions on how to finance early action effectively across siloes and spectrums.

Early warning early action (EWEA) alone cannot break disaster cycles and any potential longer-term developmental gains will be limited if that is the sole focus of EWEA initiatives.

With the looming threat of El Niño expected to affect 1.2 million people in Somalia in 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has developed a comprehensive, preparedness, anticipatory action and response plan.

Enhancing disaster preparedness and building resilience in fragile settings will require fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities involved.

This report captures and builds on learning from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) anticipatory action pilot in Nepal.

This report builds on learning from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) anticipatory action pilot and aims to gather further evidence of anticipatory action’s benefits in reducing the impact of future disasters.

The United Nations World Food Programme has released a record-breaking US$ 12.8 million as part of efforts to combat the impending drought impact caused by El Niño in four southern African countries.

Without the anticipatory action that FAO helped roll out in Viet Nam before Typhoon Noru, the loss of livestock, essential possessions, and even lives, could have been much worse.

The paper is proposing a new model to enhance capacities to predict, prevent, and manage climate-induced displacement. This approach emphasizes proactive measures based on early warnings, offering an alternative to conventional practices.