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Trust, equity and local action: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to avert the next global crisis.
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A compelling case to act on climate change, and practical ways to do it. Come Heat or High Water: Tackling the Humanitarian Impacts of the Climate Crisis Together
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World Disaster Report 2018
The report identifies five mistakes that can lead to international humanitarian actors inadvertently leaving people behind. It also includes clear and compelling recommendations to overcome these structural problems.
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World Disaster Report 2016
All about resilience: saving lives today and investing for tomorrow. It makes the case for a different approach to humanitarian action, one that strives to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable and at-risk communities.
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