Anticipatory Action
The Red Cross Netherlands
In collaboration with the Red Cross Netherlands, Sabrina Gerhlein (PMEAL Advisor RK) and Yannick Gregoire (frontend developer) I have created an audio-visual storyline that evaluates the Anticipatory Action Protocol: a protocol developed with local partners to anticipate the impact of natural hazards on communities in Uganda, Kenya and Zambia.
We present a personal reflection given by the key stakeholders involved on how they experienced the process of the EAP development. The stakeholders have reflected on specific memories, moments or situations throughout the process of jointly developing the EAP.
Visit the Climate Centre website to listen and look at the full story:
Disasters and development are inherently linked. Disasters can wipe out decades of hard-fought poverty reduction and development gains of communities. Climate change is aggravating this. In addition, disasters disproportionally affect the poor: low levels of development make the population more exposed and vulnerable to disasters.
Many predictable extreme weather events such as floods and drought result in disasters and suffering by vulnerable communities. Weather forecasts are used to inform communities in time about early actions that can be taken by themselves and by relevant organizations before an upcoming hazard reaches them. This reduces risks for vulnerable communities and saves money and time for humanitarian response.
