Humanitarian action is affected by developments across different levels. Global dynamics and geopolitics shape the humantarian space. Internal and external pressures, as well as calls to change imbalanced power structures demand the humanitarian (eco)system to adapt continuously. Whilst these larger shifts are unfolding, disasters and conflicts hit, deepen or escalate, but never in quite the same way. KUNO’s interconnected themes provide a basis for critical dialogue, and learning across policy, practice, and research.
Current themes
Global and (geo)political dynamics
Focus on how global, regional and national politics and shifting geopolitical landscapes impact humanitarian action. Includes topics such as increasing authoritarianism, funding shocks, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and humanitarian access.
Shifting the system
Evolving circumstances and emerging challenges have prompted the humanitarian sector to explore critical changes. This includes topics such as localisation, reform agendas, coordination mechanisms, and accountability.
Crisis realities
Delving into specific contexts, crisis, and disasters helps humanitarians improve their response. This includes in-depth discussions on operational challenges, best practices, and the complexity of humanitarian action.