Historically Pre-DIHAD workshops were organized to introduce participants to the multilateral humanitarian system. However, this event has evolved in the last nineteen years and is now aligned to the main Conference theme. This 20th edition of the workshop aims to provide in-depth information on a very special angle of the Conference theme, tackling the “DIHAD 2004-2024: Humanitarian Diplomacy and a Journey to the Future” by bringing technical experts to share their experiences and case studies with a group of professionals interested and working in this arena.
2023 Theme: “Climate Change: Time to Scale up Anticipatory Humanitarian Action”
12 March 2023 | Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Workshop Opening
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Ms. Sajeda Shawa | Head of UNOCHA Office in the UAE
Ms. Sajeda Shawa
Head of UNOCHA Office in the UAE
Head of UNOCHA Office in the UAE
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:00 - 09:10
09:00 - 09:10
Session I: What Climate Action Means and Why Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
Introducing Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
Mr. Omar Farook
Specialist in Early Action and Climate Services, WFP Regional Bureau for the Middle East and North Africa.
Specialist in Early Action and Climate Services, WFP Regional Bureau for the Middle East and North Africa.
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
Introducing Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
09:10 - 10:00
09:10 - 10:00
Session II: Progress and Achievements in Adaptation, Mitigation and Preparedness
The Disproportionate Impacts by Climate Change and Disasters: Women, Youth and Children
Ms. Laila Baker | Regional Director for Arab States, UNFPA
Ms. Laila Baker
Regional Director for Arab States, UNFPA
Regional Director for Arab States, UNFPA
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
The Disproportionate Impacts by Climate Change and Disasters: Women, Youth and Children
10:00 - 10:45
10:00 - 10:45
The Outcomes of COP27 and the Expectations from COP28
Ms. Wedad Al Hassan | Senior Advisor Partnerships, COP28 Presidency
Ms. Wedad Al Hassan
Senior Advisor Partnerships, COP28 Presidency
Senior Advisor Partnerships, COP28 Presidency
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
The Outcomes of COP27 and the Expectations from COP28
10:45 - 11:00
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 - 11:15
Session III: Financing Innovation for Climate Humanitarian Action
GIS Solutions for Disaster Risk Management
Mr. Olivier Cottray | Director of Humanitarian Solutions, Esri, France
Mr. Olivier Cottray
Director of Humanitarian Solutions, Esri, France
Director of Humanitarian Solutions, Esri, France
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
GIS Solutions for Disaster Risk Management
11:15 - 11:30
11:15 - 11:30
Anticipatory Action, Climate Change, and the Humanitarian Funding Gap
Mr. Greg Puley | Head of Climate Team, UNOCHA, New York
Mr. Greg Puley
Head of Climate Team, UNOCHA, New York
Head of Climate Team, UNOCHA, New York
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
Anticipatory Action, Climate Change, and the Humanitarian Funding Gap
11:30 - 12:20
11:30 - 12:20
How can Innovation Scale up Support to Refugees, Displaced and Disadvantaged Groups
Mr. Khaled Khalifa | Senior Advisor and Representative to the GCC, UNHCR
Mr. Khaled Khalifa
Senior Advisor and Representative to the GCC, UNHCR
Senior Advisor and Representative to the GCC, UNHCR
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
How can Innovation Scale up Support to Refugees, Displaced and Disadvantaged Groups
13:30 - 14:15
13:30 - 14:15
Adaptation and Vulnerability: Good Practices
Ms. Rania Ahmed | Deputy Regional Director, IFRC MENA
Ms. Rania Ahmed
Deputy Regional Director, IFRC MENA
Deputy Regional Director, IFRC MENA
Lectures by this speaker
Sunday, 2023-03-12
Adaptation and Vulnerability: Good Practices
14:15 - 15:00
14:15 - 15:00
Coffee Break and Networking
15:00 - 15:15
Wrap Up & Presentation of Certificates
15:15 - 15:30
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