The ‘Non-state Humanitarianism’ network seeks to examine the myriad dimensions of humanitarian action in a transnational historical context. This workshop sought to develop a broad research agenda for the network and understand what questions to ask, what research themes to prioritise, and how to maximise its future impact. Eleanor Davey spoke on the Humanitarian Policy Group's Global history of modern humanitarian action’ project.
The Conference sought to bring together influential humanitarian leaders from across the globe to discuss issues concerning quality and accountability of humanitarian action through the use of standards, to provide feedback from the JSI Stakeholder Consultation process and to consider wider issues related to standards and certification and to check-in on the SCHR Certification project. Sara Pantuliano moderated the session entitled "Panel debate: Why humanitarian standards matter".
This debate explores the state of climate finance and asks how to make climate finance work for the poorest. Smita Nakhooda - Research Fellow, Climate Change - joins the panel to discuss whether climate finance is achieving its goals.
The Oxford Forum for International Developmentis the UK's highest profile student-led conference on development issues, bringing hundreds of students together with global decision makers. Wendy Fenton spoke on the changing landscape of humanitarianism.
The Dhaka Colloquium on Systematic Reviews in International Development brings together leading researchers in the field of systematic reviews and policymakers from Asia and beyond to address issues of comprehensive systemic reviews in international development. Maren Duvendack will lead a session on "Assessing 'what works' in International Development: meta-analysis for sophisticated dummies."
Road leading through forest. Bhutan
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Instead of driving land use change, the global commodity trade can provide an opportunity for economic development without deforestation. At this event speakers will share experiences to help governments, businesses, and consumers address the drivers of land use change in the tropics. This side event will also include the newest release of the Indonesian Moratorium map.
This side event will provide a forum for dialogue on current efforts to develop and operationalize the Green Climate Fund with a special focus on Africa. Donors, civil society and government officials will discuss their respective past experience with convention funds and provide concrete recommendations.
"Microfinance 3.0 - Reconciling Sustainability with Social Outreach and Responsible Delivery" is the topic of this year's Financial Sector Symposium. Maren Duvendack will present on 'Knowing About the Success of the Success Story – the Impact we (hope to) get'.
The International Rescue Committee UK, Panos Pictures and ECHO held a viewing of a multimedia and photography project drawing attention to the plight of urban refugees. Speakers included Sara Pantuliano, Roland Schilling and Andrew McConnell, the photographer.
At the 2012 International Conference on Emergency Management in Beijing, Sara Pantuliano gave a presentation on "Early warning, preparedness and timely response: Lessons from the Horn of Africa".