Environmental Sustainability

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability

Open Letter to the Member States of the U.N. General Assembly, on behalf of the IASC Principals

The brutal hostilities we are seeing in multiple conflicts around the world have exposed a terrible truth: We are living in an era of impunity. Attacks that kill or injure civilians, including humanitarian and health-care personnel, are devastatingly common. Yet despite widespread condemnation, serious violations of the rules of war too often go unpunished.

Environmental Management in Humanitarian Responses

While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate…

In Search of Local Leadership

“Local organizations must continue to try to implement projects that generate self-sustainability [and] build more robust alliances, without losing…

Key Takeaways from the First U.N. Water Conference in 46 Years

Last month, thousands of attendees from governments, the private sector, and nonprofits convened at the first U.N. Water Conference since…

Myanmar Crisis: Recommendations on Aid Delivery in a Changing Humanitarian Landscape

Two years following the Myanmar military’s overthrowal of the democratically-elected ruling party on February 1, 2021, thousands of people have…

Forging Ahead: Our NGO Climate Compact Progress Report

The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels seems to be slipping out of…

Ending GBV: Mobilizing Faith Leaders and Communities

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global issue that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime…

COP27: From Climate Adaptation to Climate Mitigation

Only 24% of Africa’s total climate finance needs have been earmarked for adaptation measures, despite the continent being highly…