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On the 54th Earth Day earlier this week, we were reminded of the urgency and impact that the climate crisis has on all of us. In fact, we see the evidence of this crisis reflected everyday in our work. Therefore, we must identify and implement strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining our capacity to deliver timely and principled assistance. 

In this newsletter, IMPACT explores the steps it is taking to address the climate and environmental crises, through our programmes and in our operations. We have also committed to creating environmental-focused evidence, and this newsletter provides a roundup of our most recent climate research.

IMPACT Initiatives adopts the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations 

Photo: IFRC/ICRC - Rebeka Ryvola

IMPACT Initiatives commits to addressing this crisis through our programmes and the way in which we work. To do so, IMPACT has translated the commitments in the Charter into time-bound organisational targets for 2024 and a roadmap for their implementation. 

Photo: ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2022/Mulugeta Ayene

Ethiopia Struggles to Secure Funding Amidst Droughts, Floods, and Conflict   

Ethiopia is faced with a humanitarian situation marked by droughts, floods, and conflict, yet grapples with a shortfall in funding for response efforts. Despite a recent high-level pledging conference, which raised $630 million of the $1 billion target, international support has once again fallen short echoing similar shortfalls in neighbouring Sudan.  

To better understand the impact of drought and climate-related shocks on livelihoods in a region of Ethiopia, read the factsheet or the full article.

Photo: Maalimin- Garissa County_photo by ACTED CRM

Climate shocks continue to hit Kenya 

Kenya is grappling with the aftermath of a prolonged drought and recent flooding linked to El Niño, resulting in loss of life, displacement of households, and extensive damage to agriculture. A critical concern is the reported disruption to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. REACH’s Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) revealed persistent living standard gaps across affected counties.  

To highlight the severity of the situation, IMPACT, through its REACH initiative, published a brief including actionable recommendations for the humanitarian response.

More IMPACT News:  

IMPACT co-authored an article with ODI Humanitarian Practice Network Humanitarian Exchange 84, which offers actionable recommendations drawing on recent case studies from the Syria/Turkey earthquake, Sudan conflict, and Cyclone Mocha. Read the article.

IMPACT Initiatives will be a part of #HNPW2024! Join us for discussions on displacement solutions, climate change, environmental approaches, data quality, and disability inclusion. Find out more about all the sessions IMPACT will be a part of.

South Sudan | REACH Research Manager for the Public Health, FSL and Nutrition unit

South Sudan | REACH Senior Data Officer

Afghanistan | Deputy Country Coordinator

Moldova | Associate Research Manager

Haiti | Chargé/e de SIG Senior

Iraq | Data Specialist

Iraq| Projects and Funding Officer

Syria | Research Manager

About IMPACT

IMPACT Initiatives is a think-and-do-tank based in Geneva. IMPACT aims to shape practices and influence policies in humanitarian and development settings, in order to positively impact the lives of people and their communities. IMPACT is a Geneva-based is the largest independent data provider in contexts of crisis. We aim to support a range of stakeholders to make better, more informed decisions in humanitarian, stabilisation, and development settings. We believe that a key pathway to better planning and decision-making is direct engagement with local communities and their leaders.  

IMPACT takes an initiative-based approach to structuring our programming. Each initiative – REACH, PANDA and AGORA – has a specific aim, operational model, and portfolio of solutions.  Discover more on our website.

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