Panel details
| Panel organiser(s) will be presenting | In-Person & Online |
| Number of paper presentations | 0 |
Abstract
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Protracted conflicts have become a defining feature of the global humanitarian landscape, blurring the lines between emergency response, development, and peacebuilding.This panel explores the evolving landscape of humanitarian action in Syria, a country marked by over a decade of conflict, fragmented governance, high exposure to climate change, and recurring disasters. Framed within the theme of ‘design, adaptation, and practice’, the panel would focus on how humanitarian actors have responded to shifting needs and constraints in the context of Syria, and will bring in examples and lesson learned from other cases such as Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and beyond, to advance emergency response, community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR), anticipatory action, and ongoing efforts in (early) rehabilitation and recovery.
The panel invites and covers diverse case studies and field experiences from national and international actors working across the spectrum of humanitarian programming in Syria and protracted crises. The Syrian White Helmets, who will chair and co-host the session, will share their work in emergency response and the development of localized risk reduction and recovery initiatives.
Participants will also critically assess current models of aid delivery, donor expectations, and the rigidity of humanitarian architecture. Contributors will examine how humanitarian action intersects with the political economies of war, shifting alliances, sanctions regimes, and governance vacuums.
It will feature a range of voices including practitioners, policymakers, and academics, highlighting the centrality of community knowledge, innovation, and practical adaptation...
The discussion also addresses challenges of reconstruction in a politically divided and unstable environment. It explores the difficulty of building inclusive, accountable institutional frameworks to manage future disasters, address climate vulnerabilities, and support long-term humanitarian governance.
By highlighting lessons learned and showcasing adaptive approaches, the panel contributes to broader conversations about the future of humanitarianism. Follow-up outputs may include blog posts and, depending on panellist’s interest, a special journal issue on “Humanitarianism and Disaster Risk in Protracted Conflict Contexts.”
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