How do you compare the severity of crises across contexts—and when should you use caution?

This practical session breaks down the INFORM Severity Index, explaining how it measures crisis severity using a common global scale. We’ll walk through what sits behind the Index, how it combines different dimensions of impact and vulnerability, and when it is most useful in humanitarian analysis and decision-making.

Through interactive examples and real user cases, participants will get a clear sense of how to apply the Severity Index in their work—and where its limits lie. ACAPS will also share recent improvements to the tool.