Events on NbS for DRR and in humanitarian contexts

Upcoming events

Join future events where IFRC and Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies are engaging on NbS.

Past events

2 - 3 June 2022

Stockholm+50

On 2 and 3 June 2022, a crucial international environmental meeting will be held in Stockholm, Sweden. Anchored in the Decade of Action, under the theme “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity,” this high-level meeting will follow months of consultations and discussions with individuals, and communities, organizations, and governments around the world. 

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23 - 28 May 2022

The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

The seventh session of the Global Platform (GP2022) is organized and convened by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) from 23 to 28 May 2022, in Bali, Indonesia, hosted by the Government of Indonesia. The event is co-chaired by the Government of Indonesia and UNDRR.

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12 May 2022

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks -

NbS in humanitarian contexts: Objectives and Guidance

Building on the outcomes of a HNPW 2021 session hosted by the FEBA-PEDRR-EHAN Working Group on NbS in Humanitarian Contexts and its key messages document published in November 2021, this session highlighted the importance of nature-based solutions in humanitarian contexts. The session centered on the working group's efforts to transform humanitarian action through the integration of nature-based solutions and environmental considerations as a key component and strategy for achieving humanitarian objectives. It will discuss the development of technical guidance on NbS in humanitarian contexts, including as part of the Sphere Handbook and standards.

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05 May 2022

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks -

Voices from the field: NbS in Humanitarian Contexts

In this session, organizations involved in the implementation of nature-based solutions in humanitarian contexts shared experiences and lessons learned from the field. The session discusses the need for strong partnerships, science-based evidence, and hybrid strategies to protect vulnerable communities around the world

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21 Mars 2022

European Humanitarian Forum: NbS to climate change in humanitarian context

The session addresses the role of nature-based solutions in humanitarian contexts, providing a platform for humanitarian actors to better understand the issue and the relevance of NbS for their work – before, during, and after disasters. This session introduces the topic of NbS, and provides examples and insights from the field, especially on NbS for risk reduction, as well as space for discussion. This session will identify opportunities moving forward, including new partnerships for collaboration and areas of work that need further attention. It will contribute to the broader discussions on factoring in the consequences of climate change in humanitarian action during the European Humanitarian Forum.

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