The two-parts online seminar series on “Coordination Platforms and Information Services in Humanitarian Action” aims at providing participants joining the humanitarian sector with a critical understanding of the different coordination platforms and information management systems in the sector. More specifically enhancing their understanding on the topic and applying their learning while engaging them in a critical reflexion on the opportunities, limitations, and significance of using these information services and coordination platforms.

The two webinars will be interactive, practical and provide a sound knowledge of where to find the information and understand how to use the information. Between the two webinars, an (optional) exercise provides the opportunity to deepen the acquired knowledge.

In the 5-day course "WASH in Emergencies - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Humanitarian and Transitional Action" you will receive a comprehensive overview of the field of action WASH in humanitarian and transitional action, technical and non-technical intervention options as well as specifics and challenges in the WASH sector. The course will cover the basics of humanitarian assistance in the WASH sector, including related humanitarian principles and WASH standards. Approaches and technologies for water, sanitation and hygiene in humanitarian crisis situations will be presented, and WASH-specific project planning approaches and cooperation structures in humanitarian assistance will be discussed. Experienced speakers from the German WASH network and external experts will give technical input and bring current practical examples into the course.

This course will be taught in German and is part of aha's certification scheme and can be credited towards a Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Foundations of Humanitarian Action".

Climate change has led to a change and an increasing number of climate and weather extremes that may cause disasters. Anticipating the impacts of climate change and taking appropriate actions to manage the risk of extreme events has become necessary within humanitarian action.

The course covers various thematic areas to provide the foundations and a basic understanding of climate change adaptation and of managing risk of climate-related extreme events. It presents various adaptation measures in selected sectors. Several international experts will give inputs and stimulate discussions on the thematic areas, and group exercises will take place at the end of the course.

The course will be held in English and includes regular breaks. It is part of aha's certification scheme and can be credited towards a Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Anticipatory Humanitarian Action".

Course will be conducted virtually. Link will be provided.