DUBAI: Dubai Humanitarian, a leading global advocate for sustainable humanitarian practices, showcased its commitment to transformative action at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) held in Geneva. Spearheading four impactful sessions, Dubai Humanitarian convened global stakeholders to address pressing challenges and explore innovative solutions in humanitarian action.
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, highlighted the organisation’s mission, stating: ‘As we stand at the intersection of complex humanitarian crises and climate change, it’s important that we revolutionise relief practices and prioritise sustainability. Embracing data sharing and the building of a robust global safety net are pivotal steps in this transformative journey. Our collective commitment to collaborative action, innovative partnerships, and youth engagement will shape a future where resilient communities thrive amidst adversity.’
Session 1: Sustainable Humanitarian Supply Chains
Dubai Human
itarian’s inaugural session at HNPW underscored urgent calls for collective action amidst the intersecting challenges of humanitarian crises and climate change. Emphasising revolutionary changes in relief practices, key takeaways advocated for collaboration across sectors and the integration of sustainability principles into procurement practices.
Session 2: Humanitarian Diplomacy
Collaborating with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Dubai Humanitarian continued its impactful presence. Experts discussed evolving geopolitical dynamics shaping crisis response efforts, emphasising diplomacy’s role in facilitating coordinated responses and upholding humanitarian principles amidst complexities.
Session 3: Transformative Potential of Digital Tools
In this session, Dubai Humanitarian and its partners explored digital tools in disaster management and humanitarian logistics. A demonstration of a cyclone response simulation highlighted the critical role of digitisation and data sharing in bolstering preparedness
strategies and facilitating rapid crisis responses.
Session 4: Shared Innovations for Humanitarian
Organised by the Peaceland Foundation, Dubai Humanitarian delved into ‘The Vital Role of Sustainable Supply Chains in Climate-Driven Humanitarian Response.’ Amidst climate challenges and complex emergencies, collaboration emerged as paramount for effective humanitarian action, emphasising the criticality of sustainable supply chains in driving resilient preparedness and responses.
Source: Emirates News Agency