Protecting people from the humanitarian impacts of extreme climate and weather events: Working together to strengthen anticipatory action

The document "Protecting people from the humanitarian impacts of extreme climate and weather events: Working together to strengthen anticipatory action is a resolution" was prepared for the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. It focuses on strengthening anticipatory action to mitigate the humanitarian impacts of extreme climate and weather events. The document highlights the importance of integrating anticipatory action into disaster risk management (DRM) frameworks to enhance preparedness and reduce disaster response times.

Key aspects include:

• Disaster Preparedness: Emphasizes pre-emptive actions based on early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities before hazards strike.
• Climate Resilience: Recognizes the role of anticipatory action in reducing long-term risks and safeguarding development and climate adaptation efforts.
• Operational Frameworks: Calls for stronger collaboration between governments, humanitarian organizations, and local actors to establish pre-agreed plans and funding mechanisms.

The resolution also stresses that anticipatory action complements traditional disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies and should be integrated into national policies to protect lives and livelihoods more effective. Read the resolution here.