Science and Technology for Humanitarian Action Challenges
Event details
| Date | 25.01.2024 |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
The 4th call of the HAC programme was launched on 1 December 2023 with a deadline for applications on 21 March 2024 (17:00 CEST)
The challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in general and by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in particular are immense. In 2023, according to UNHCR, more than 110 million people were displaced because of conflict and insecurity, a number not reached since WWII. Extreme climate events, such as floods, storms and droughts, are on the rise, thereby increasing the vulnerability of people already suffering from conflict1. The COVID19 pandemic further jeopardized the hard-fought gains in access to healthcare and poverty reduction of the past decades. Therefore, EPFL and ETH Zurich are joining forces with the ICRC to explore innovative solutions to such crises through the EHA initiative.
The goal of the Science and Technology for Humanitarian Action Challenges is to support project-based research between EPFL researchers, ETH Zurich researchers, and the ICRC to develop effective solutions for a greater impact of humanitarian action. To answer all your questions and help in your submission process, a webinar is organized by EPFL.
Further information:
The challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in general and by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in particular are immense. In 2023, according to UNHCR, more than 110 million people were displaced because of conflict and insecurity, a number not reached since WWII. Extreme climate events, such as floods, storms and droughts, are on the rise, thereby increasing the vulnerability of people already suffering from conflict1. The COVID19 pandemic further jeopardized the hard-fought gains in access to healthcare and poverty reduction of the past decades. Therefore, EPFL and ETH Zurich are joining forces with the ICRC to explore innovative solutions to such crises through the EHA initiative.
The goal of the Science and Technology for Humanitarian Action Challenges is to support project-based research between EPFL researchers, ETH Zurich researchers, and the ICRC to develop effective solutions for a greater impact of humanitarian action. To answer all your questions and help in your submission process, a webinar is organized by EPFL.
- Date: Thursday 25 January 2024
- Time: 12.00 – 13.00 (CEST)
- Location: Online session via Zoom
Further information:
- HAC Programme webpage here
- Applicant must submit their application via the online submission platform
Practical information
- General public
- Free