New Publication: Evaluating extreme heat projects and programmes: Key lessons

NEW REPORT: Guidance for Responding to Displacement in Urban Areas

It's time to think urban.

Urbanization is rising, and so are risks. Humanitarians increasingly respond to urban crises but often struggle with cities’ complexities. Key actors play vital roles, yet opportunities for collaboration are often missed.

Our Focus and Commitment

Build partnerships between city, national, regional and global levels, across disciplines and professions

Prioritize local municipal leadership in determining response to urban crisis that is aligned with development trajectories

Adopt urban resilience as a common framework to align human rights, humanitarian and development goals

Manage urban displacement as a combined human rights, development and humanitarian concern

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Recent Publications

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Evaluating Extreme Heat Projects and Programmes: Key Lessons

Published: 1 October 2024

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Final Evaluation Report for the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society’s Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme´

Published: 13 August 2024

What is different about crises in cities?

Humanitarian crises in urban environments are complex and require effective, context-specific approaches to addressing vulnerability and risk reduction, preparedness and response.

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