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The Human Impact of Climate Change
The Forum's current strategic focus is the human impact of climate change, especially its effects on poor and vulnerable communities around the world. read more...

Our Centrepiece Event
The world's foremost gathering point for humanitarian leadership takes place every summer in the humanitarian capital of Geneva. The 2010 Forum will be held 28-29 June. Get the full report of the 2009 Forum (pdf,3.2MB ).

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Mobilizing Global Solidarity
The Global Humanitarian Forum has launched a remake of “Beds are Burning” for the ‘tck tck tck’ Time for Climate Justice campaign. Download the song and join Duran Duran, Marion Cotillard, Jet Li and dozens of other artists as Climate Allies. As Kofi Annan says on the recording, "Climate change is having a real impact on the lives of individuals and communities around the world. We must do something about it."

 

Read more about climate justice. 
 
View the Key Points on Climate Justice (pdf,2.51MB )

 

Weather Info for All
A public-private partnership enabling vulnerable communities in Africa to adapt to a changing climate through innovative telecommunications technology and reinforced National Meteorological Services.

 

Read more or watch a short video about WIFA.

 

Global Humanitarian Forum's Youth Forum Featured in Financial Times

“We need to step away from the cliché that youth should be placed in the kiddy corner while
world leaders make decisions on our futures," says the Forum.

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Copenhagen Results Disappointing; Work for Climate Justice Goes On
Despite the failings, Copenhagen represents an important step forward in humanity’s effort to deal with the human impact of climate change.

 

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