We have set off at the First edition of the MENA Dialogue Platform to exchange ideas on how we can prepare for the (un) predictable! Connecting the Dots! Climate Centre Anticipation Hub Malak Atkeh - IFRC UAE Senior Media & Comms Eddie Wasswa Jjemba WFP in the Middle East & North Africa

Did you know that #anticipatory-action was practiced by the ancient Egyptians in 3100 BC? Very inspiring history lesson from WFP in the Middle East & North Africa Head of Climate and Resilience! Sadly, we seem to have forgotten and need to do better! Climate Centre Anticipation Hub IFRC Middle East and North Africa Catalina Jaime. @catalinajaime.bsky.social

Today marks a significant milestone as we kick off the 1st Middle East and North Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action "Preparing for the (un)predictable: Connecting the dots." Proud to see almost 100+ people form diverse stakeholders unite for more

We are glad to participate in the first #MENADP on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action in #Dubai #ActForHumanity #AnticipatoryActio #InvestInHumanity

Come join the FAO Uganda team! We are recruiting the following positions to support our programming on early warning and anticipatory action to improve resilience of Uganda against shocks and hazards.

Day two of the 1st MENA Dialogue Platform brings insightful discussions on local realities, challenges and opportunities. Participants and experts shared experiences on coordination, applying Anticipatory Action in fragile contexts and financing opportunities to support

During the second day of #MENADP experts from IFRC UN Humanitarian and WFP in the Middle East & North Africa discussed their distinctive approaches to implementing Anticipatory Action. They highlighted their specific interventions, strategic engagement, and coordination efforts, including methods for reaching

Sunrise at ECMWF HQ in Reading, UK: Council of the 35 member-state organization votes to free up non-commercial use of best-available #data by met services & #humanitarian organizations, expected to facilitate World Meteorological Organization goal of early warning for all - bit.ly/4cDV90A

'Generous. Kind. Funny. Creative. Loving.' The words of one of the many people who paid tribute to Pablo Suarez, whose legacy is sure to live on; our obit, the longest web story we've ever published, is but a snapshot; pic, Applied Improvisation, 2016 - bit.ly/3SfYYkj

📣IPCC is calling for authors to contribute to the Special Report on #ClimateChange & Cities, scheduled for release in 2027. #IPCC WG II Co-Chair Bart van den Hurk encourages experts worldwide to contribute to the report that really can make an impact. bit.ly/PR24AC

"A packaging ban could eliminate 100,000 tonnes of fruit and veg from the bin annually and 13,000 tonnes of single-use plastic film." Yes to this. theguardian.com/business/2024/…

.Anticipation Hub round-up of 3-day 12th #GlobalDP, centred on mainstreaming anticipatory action in complex contexts; UN Humanitarian GDP case study - $9.5m CERF grant helped reduce drought impacts in Niger’s Dosso region & farmers like (pictured) Amadou Keydou - bit.ly/3YjFy0g

#SouthAfrican #scientist Prof. Debra Roberts is new chair of Climate Centre board (announced today); first woman from Africa elected an HR co-chair in 2015, serving on WGII for 6AR, she has been named 1 of world's 100 most influential people on climate - bit.ly/4gphAbi

.Jagan Chapagain welcomes Green Climate Fund's nearly $700m of new money that includes further backing for 'crucial' UN EW4All goal; GCF currently supports Climate Centre work on anticipatory action in Timor Leste & 5 Pacific island nations, incl (photo) Cook Islands - bit.ly/3Xf2uOx

#ScamAlert Friends & Colleagues, a one “Paul Karuhanga” from UNDP approached me seeking recommendations for a Communications Specialist position. PLEASE BE ADVISED: This request is NOT legitimate. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this scam may have caused.

📌Safety Advisory Following a heavy downpour this morning, Motorists are advised to avoid crossing flooded roads due to the potential dangers, including loss of lives, vehicle damage and loss of control. Take caution! Here is why you should not Cross flooded roads 👇 📌Hidden

Early action doesn’t happen by default! It has to be planned for! Ahmed from ICPAC sharing his reflections at #AfricaClimateSummit where we are discussing locally driven early action Red Cross/ Red Crescent Climate Centre IFRC Africa Uganda Red Cross Society