E-LEARNING VIDEO

Anticipatory Action in Conflict Settings: A Hands-on Introduction

Anticipatory action (AA) is based on acting prior to the onset of a predictable hazard and thus, minimizing or preventing the impacts of a hazard and if possible, reducing human suffering and loss. Implementing AA approaches in contexts affected by violence and armed conflict poses specific challenges. As programs and projects focused on AA gain traction across the globe, there is a need to provide informative, contextual, and applicable education on the best practice and lessons learnt in AA in conflict settings.

Based on an online training held in January 2023, on this page you will be introduced to a basic understanding of AA in conflict contexts, explore the limitations and opportunities that come about from applying AA to conflict contexts and be given the opportunity to apply your learning and receive feedback from experts in the field.

Learning Goals

What the basic tenets are that underpin AA in conflict settings and how to differentiate between the types of AA in different contexts of conflict
How to apply an enhanced understanding of AA in conflict settings through a participatory team process, where learners design a practical AA intervention for a case study scenario and receive feedback from experts in the field
How to access and contribute to a permanent resource database on AA in conflict settings which will be used as a tool for deepening learning on the topic
How to critically engage with the opportunities and limitations of applying AA in conflict settings
How to connect with other practitioners interested in implementing programming focused on AA in conflict settings

Overview of learning modules

Overview of AA in conflict settings

In this video you will be introduced to the basic concepts and mechanisms of Anticipatory Humanitarian Action (AA). You will also learn about the particular aspects and challenges that need to be considered, when AA approaches are implemented in conflict contexts.

Anticipatory Action and conflict prediction

Seth Caldwell discusses the implications of applying AA to violent conflict itself – as opposed to applying AA in anticipation of natural hazards occurring in conflict settings. A focus is on the potential and limitations of levering existing forecasting models for conflict outbreaks and trends from an AA perspective.

Conflict sensitivity in AA programming

This video summarizes best practices lessons learned and best practices with regard to conflict sensitive programming in Anticipatory Action. Amongst others, it is based on resources and experiences compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

AA programming in refugee and IDP camps

In this video, you will learn about recent research on the intersection of AA and forced displacement. A special emphasis will be on the potential of AA approaches in refugee and IDP camp settings that serve as a haven from both climate-related hazards and conflict.