Nearly 30 years ago, in March 1995, the first United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, COP1, was held in Berlin, Germany.
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In 2024, heavy monsoon rains and overflowing rivers devastated communities in Konjyosom RM, Sinamangal, and Bansighat. Entire villages were flooded, homes destroyed, and families left without shelter, food, or clean water.
Guest blog from Rajeev Kumar Jha, Programme Director at Humanitarian Aid International and Start Network Member, who shares his thoughts prior to attending the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku.
We hope that the priority areas are discussed at COP29 openly, bravely, and inclusively.
A reflection from Joyce Nyaboga and Beth Gathoni as we conclude this inspiring year with the Hub Fellowship Programme.
A reflection by Albashir Adan Ibrahim of Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) on the recent Hub Fellowship 2024
The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received an insurance payout of $16.8 million USD following its participation in the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group disaster financing mechanism, designed to help African Union (AU) member states…
A reflection from Gareth Owen, Humanitarian Director at Save the Children UK, on the state of humanitarian action moving forward.
Start Network is delighted to announce that the successful partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands is due to continue, with just over £12million GBP allocated for the next three and a half years.
This year’s Group of Seven (G7) Presidency is under the Italian leadership. In its 2024 agenda, the year-long Italian tenure - which involves technical, ministerial, and high-level discussions - has focused on emerging economies, the climate-energy…
Start Network will be at this year’s Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) to showcase learning from our programmes and advocate for more locally led and anticipatory action in the humanitarian sector.
This blog is written from the perspective of someone working in an international humanitarian network, speaking to others in international humanitarian institutions.