Launch of the Toolkit for Anticipatory Action in Fragile, Conflict- and Violence-Affected Settings
Time
14:00 - 15:00 (GMT+2)
Description
Anticipatory Action (AA) is changing how we approach crises, moving from reactive responses to acting ahead of predictable shocks. In fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCASs), where climate extremes, food and water insecurity, displacement, and weak institutions overlap, AA requires more than traditional early warnings systems. It calls for timely, context-sensitive, and inclusive strategies that are grounded in evidence and shaped by lived experience. To support this shift, a range of tools have been developed.
The toolkit for Anticipatory Action in Fragile, Conflict- and Violence-Affected Settings, co-developed by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and IWMI through the CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) expands this focus.
This webinar marks the official launch of the Toolkit and kicks off a new IWMI learning series, supported by the CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Program. Co-hosted with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and the Anticipation Hub’s Anticipatory Action in Conflict Practitioners’ Group, this session introduces the Toolkit’s purpose and structure, and explores how it can be applied in practice. Participants will hear from scientists and practitioners working in FCASs in real-world contexts.
Objectives
- Introduce the Anticipatory Action Toolkit and highlight its relevance and potential application.
- Explore opportunities for piloting, adapting, and scaling the Toolkit within ongoing research, development, and policy spheres programs.
- Highlight CGIAR’s contributions to advancing Early Warning and Early Action (EWEA) approaches
Expected outcomes
- Increase visibility for the Toolkit and the IWMI learning series.
- Identify concrete opportunities for piloting, training, and scaling anticipatory tools in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
- Lay the foundation for continued collaboration, learning, and exchange across research, humanitarian partners, and other actors.