IASC Event - Environment and Humanitarian Action
Geneva
The recent study “Environment and Humanitarian Action. Increasing Effectiveness, Sustainability and Accountability” found that despite the critical links between environment and effective humanitarian action, environment has not yet been systematically mainstreamed into preparedness and response. It recommends that in order to increase the effectiveness of aid, change must happen at three levels.
At the IASC event, the panellists representing donors, environmental field experts, and headquarters level will discuss successes and challenges with regards to integrating environmental considerations into humanitarian action from their various perspectives. Furthermore, they will outline suggestions for the way forward in enhancing this important issue and will invite participants to share their views and experiences on the matter.