In recent years, anticipatory action has gained significant momentum. In 2022, there were at least 70 anticipatory action frameworks in place, covering more than 7.6 million people and 15 types of hazard. An additional 97 frameworks are currently under development. Moreover, a number of key policy fora and processes recognized the role of anticipatory action in preventing and reducing humanitarian needs- and called for its scale-up (e.g., the G7, the EU Council, the African Union, ASEAN, the Sendai Framework Midterm Review).

Despite these encouraging developments, the potential of anticipatory action has not yet been fully realized. Several challenges remain, including the amount of and access to funding, institutional barriers, operational capacities, data gaps, and access to forecasts.

Addressing these challenges will require greater political support. As anticipatory action is one of the priorities of the Grand Bargain 2023 - 2026, this session will aim to explore where the Grand Bargain could bring the greatest added value to scaling up anticipatory action.