Section 3: Set the Trigger
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Set the Trigger
Triggers are key to anticipatory action, as they define the specific thresholds — such as forecast levels or risk indicators and respective impacts — that prompt anticipatory actions. By linking data to pre-agreed actions, they reduce uncertainty and ensure timely, efficient anticipatory action.
Part 3.1
Anticipation Hub On Triggers
Explore guidance and a practical example on understanding and applying triggers in anticipatory action programmes.
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Link
FbF Manual: Determine the Activation Trigger
Step-by-step guidance on selecting indicators, setting thresholds, and building a trigger mechanism for an Early Action Protocol.
FAO: Setting Up a Drought Anticipatory Action Trigger Mechanism
A practical example of designing a drought trigger — combining forecasts, indicators, and thresholds to activate anticipatory action.
Video: How to Set the Trigger
Part 3.2
Developing Triggers For Forecast-Based Financing (FbF)
Practical tools and refereence documents for developing and evaluating triggers within Forecast-based Financing programmes
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PDF
Climate Centre: Menu of Triggers for FbF
A step-by-step guide to designing a menu of triggers: the forecast-based trigger options teams choose from to activate early actions.
Anticipation Hub: Triggers for FbF
A briefing sheet explaining how triggers are defined and used in Forecast-based Financing Early Action Protocols.
Part 3.3
Case Study Example
Real-world examples of trigger evaluation and development from anticipatory action programmes.