Agenda

The 1st MENA Dialogue Platform will take place as a hybrid event, with participants meeting in Dubai and many more participating online. Taking place from 10 to 12 July 2024, we welcome everyone with an interest in anticipatory humanitarian action, from the MENA region and beyond to join us. 

The MENA Dialogue Platform in its First Edition will explore diverse issues around the main theme, ‘Preparing for the (un)predictable: Connecting the dots.’ The concept note for the event is also available in Arabic

The agenda is packed with a fantastic line-up of speakers and panellists, drawn from communities, the private sector, governments, academia and the humanitarian sector. There are also several interactive sessions where participants can share their ideas, views and feedback.
disruptor
09:00 - 10:30
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Plenary

Plenary Session

10:30 - 11:00
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Break
11:00 - 12:00
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Plenary

Setting the common knowledge - the Anticipatory Action Concepts

12:00 - 13:00
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Plenary

Evidence of AA in the MENA region, Intro of the AA regional understandings

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Moderator:
WFP – Omar Farook
Panelists:
WFP, IWMI (online), IFRC, OCHA
13:00 - 14:00
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Break
14:00 - 15:00
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Parallel Session

Acting earlier with forecast information

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Moderator:
UK Met Office
Presenters:
Resurgence, OCHA, WVI, FAO

Unpacking AA plan of action

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Moderator:
Jacquelyn Pinat, FAO
Panelists:
OCHA, WFP, IFRC/NS
15:00 - 15:30
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Break
15:30 - 16:30
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Plenary

Story so far: Success and Challenges

16:30 - 17:30
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Plenary

Closing of Day 1

09:00 - 09:30
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Plenary

Opening Plenary

09:30 - 10:30
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Plenary

Institutionalization of anticipatory action / existing coordination mechanisms

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Moderator:
Jacquelyn Pinat, FAO
Presenters: 
IFRC, UNFPA, OCHA, WFP, IOM
10:30 - 11:00
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Break
11:00 - 12:00
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Panel Discussion

Fragility and conflict: implications for anticipatory action programming

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Moderator:
Rana El Hajj, UK Met Office
Panelists: 
IOM, OCHA, FAO, WFP, IFRC
12:00 - 13:00
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Parallel Sessions

Anticipatory action and national meteorological services: the importance of early warning system strengthening

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Moderator:
Carlotta, ARAB STAG
Participants:
EMA (online), CAMA, GoI, UK Met (TBC)

Implementation of anticipatory action at the national level: connecting with big picture

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Moderator:
Jacquelyn Pinat, FAO
Panelists:
SUDTT/ Resurgence, Govt., WFP CO, NS

13:00 - 14:00
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Break

Lunch / networking

14:00 - 15:00
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Parallel Session

Financing anticipatory action in MENA: challenges and opportunities

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Moderator:
A-Hub (Alessandra)
Panelists:
UKMET, FCDO, German Government

Seasonal forecasting: What is it, how can it be used to inform decision making.

15:00 - 15:30
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in person
Break
15:30 - 16:30
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Parallel Session

Learning session: climate information systems

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Moderator:
TBC
Panelists:
SUDTT, WFP WISER, IFRC WISER

Implementing anticipatory action early warning system mechanisms and experience from practice in local communities

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Moderator: Maria, Assi, WVI
Panelists:
Lebanese RC, CRNS, Civil Protección, Libya Red Crescent
16:30 - 17:00
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Plenary

Closing plenary: debate

09:00 - 12:00
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AA Community of Practice

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  • 9:00 - 9:30 RECAP
  • 9:30 - 10:30 Building the Road map for AA in the MENA Region
  • 10:30 - 11:00 COFFEE Break
  • 11:00 - 11:30 Refreshment of the Community of Practice
  • 11:30 - 12:00 MDP Closing Ceremony
Organizing Committee and Sponsors
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