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World: As Global Crises Intensify, UNDP and ASRA Launch Partnership on Crisis Risk Anticipation
By UN Development Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
. The partnership will equip UNDP Country Offices with the tools and training needed to navigate systemic risks. UNDP operates in 170 countries and territories around the world – 60 of them classified as fragile by the OECD. As part of the initiative, ASRA will work directly with UNDP at HQ and coun
Key takeaway UNDP operates in 170 countries and territories around the world – 60 of them classified as fragile by the OECD.
Why this matters
The partnership between UNDP and ASRA marks a significant shift in crisis risk anticipation, recognizing that traditional approaches focused on single hazards are no longer sufficient. By equipping UNDP Country Offices with tools and training to navigate systemic risks, this initiative acknowledges the complex interplay between climate shocks, conflict, natural hazards, and economic instability. The use of STEER, a framework that helps teams identify how risks interact across systems, will enable more effective responses to cascading crises. This collaboration has implications for Christian charities and faith-based organizations involved in disaster relief and humanitarian aid, as it highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of systemic risks in fragile contexts. As the new Systemic Risk Course is expected to launch in Q4 2026, it will be crucial to monitor how this training is integrated into the work of UN agencies, governments, and NGOs, and how it informs the planning and response efforts of Christian charities operating in these contexts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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