World Economic Forum Humanitarian Response Program

Humanitarian Action Explore context Humanitarian Action Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis GLOBAL RISKS 4 global news stories that have been overshadowed by the coronavirus crisis From swarming locusts to the warmest winter on record in Europe and Asia, here are some important stories you may have missed. Rosamond Hutt 16 Mar 2020 LEADERSHIP This is what makes a good leader - and a better team Leadership lessons from high-pressure conflict zones can also apply in the world of modern business. Christoph von Toggenburg 27 Feb 2020 MIGRATION 5 charts that bust some myths about migration The World Migration Report 2020 paints a more accurate picture of international migration today. Marie McAuliffe, PhD and Adrian Kitimbo 21 Feb 2020 SUPPLY CHAIN AND TRANSPORT The vital role played by logistics during humanitarian crises When humanitarian crises arise, supply chains are crucial to ensure aid reaches the most vulnerable - which is why public-private partnerships such as LET are making a difference. Soren Skou 19 Feb 2020 HUMANITARIAN ACTION It’s not enough to respond to crises. We need to take action before they happen Taking an anticipatory approach will provide better, faster and cheaper solutions to humanitarian needs. Mark Lowcock 09 Jan 2020 INDIA Lessons in disaster relief from the world’s most cyclone-battered state When cyclone Fani hit India's Odisha earlier this year, the state undertook one of the biggest human evacuations in history with a record 1.5 million people shifted in just one day. Taruka Srivastav 20 Dec 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS Beyond policies, pathways and pledges: How to truly help refugees Freedom, dignity, education and independence: Joelle Hangi, a Congolese refugee living in Kenya, explains how we can build a brighter future for the millions of refugees around the world Joelle Hangi 09 Dec 2019 CLIMATE CHANGE The world is facing more disasters. This is how data can help us reduce that risk At least 265 million people have been internally displaced by disaster in the past decade. How can the global economic impact (currently estimated at $13 billion a year) be managed? Alexandra Bilak 14 Oct 2019 ETHIOPIA Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize World Economic Forum 11 Oct 2019 WATER These are the life-saving lessons we learned from the 2009 tsunami Just before 7am on September 29, 2009, a magnitude 8 earthquake struck the sea floor in the central South Pacific, about 190km south of Samoa. Dale Dominey-Howes · The Conversation 07 Oct 2019 HUMANITARIAN ACTION 'Climigration' – the new word to describe the harrowing reality for millions of climate refugees ‘Climigration’: when communities must move because of climate change. Tony Matthews · The Conversation 25 Sep 2019 HUMANITARIAN ACTION Why philanthropy for – and by – Africans is the future Western donors have traditionally driven African philanthropy, but the continent's economic growth means it is now in a position to help itself. Ellen Agler 29 Aug 2019 FUTURE OF HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE This is how we can prevent one of the biggest killers of children worldwide Diarrheal diseases are the third leading cause of child mortality globally, with nearly 534,000 under fives dying from them in 2017. Promoting preventative measures and sharing knowledge ... Our World in Data 22 Aug 2019 CLIMATE CHANGE This is how cities around the world can avoid a water crisis Water shortages and scarcity present a major risk for cities across the globe. Better monitoring and improved response plans will be vital if we're to stop them turning into major crises. Brett Walton · Circle of Blue 22 Aug 2019 MIGRATION The 5 biggest refugee myths: debunked The biggest misconceptions and myths about refugees and the refugee crisis Alexander Court 19 Aug 2019