Conference Agenda

Session
Keynote and Farewell: *Open to the public* Keynote Talk from Leonardo Milano on 'Using science to enable anticipatory humanitarian action' and Farewell
Time:
Thursday, 30/Jan/2025:
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Session Chair: Leonardo Milano
Session Chair: Christophe Lienert
Session Chair: Horst Kremers
Session Chair: Andreas Paul Zischg
Session Chair: David N. Bresch
 Location: Lecture Hall S003

UniS, Schanzeneckstrasse 1, 3012 Bern / Ground Floor, Places: 232, Seating: fixed

Open to the public


This keynote will explore how scientific data, like weather and climate forecasts, can trigger early humanitarian interventions. We'll look at real-world examples where the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has used these triggers in Africa and Asia, discussing how reliable science can help decide when and where to act. We'll also address challenges in scaling this approach, such as the need for strong partnerships and accurate data.This talk will encourage collaboration between scientists and humanitarian workers to refine these methods, ensuring that future actions are both reactive and anticipatory


Session Abstract

Open to the public

First part Keynote Leonardo Milano on 'Using science to enable anticipatory humanitarian action'.Afterwards farewell talks from the Chairs.


Presentations

Using Science to Enable Anticipatory Humanitarian Action

Leonardo Milano

Centre for Humanitarian Data, United Nations OCHA, The Hague, Netherlands

As climate-related disasters and humanitarian crises become more frequent, the need for faster and more effective responses is crucial. Anticipatory Action (AA) shifts from reacting to disasters after they happen to taking action before they strike, based on scientific forecasts.

This keynote will explore how scientific data, like weather and climate forecasts, can trigger early humanitarian interventions. We'll look at real-world examples where UN OCHA has used these triggers in Africa and Asia, discussing how reliable science can help decide when and where to act. We'll also address challenges in scaling this approach, such as the need for strong partnerships and accurate data.

The goal is to show how science can improve humanitarian efforts, making them faster and more effective, ultimately saving lives and reducing suffering. This talk will encourage collaboration between scientists and humanitarian workers to refine these methods, ensuring that future actions are not just reactive but also anticipatory.