Leading by example: how the humanitarian sector is advancing climate action

The humanitarian sector is often at the forefront of the climate emergency and humanitarian organisations are increasingly raising their ambitious to respond both to the humanitarian consequences of climate change and reduce their own climate and environmental footprint.

This session, organised jointly between Climate Action Accelerator and the Disaster Emergency Committee, will aim to:

• Share overall insights on the progresses made by the humanitarian community to transform its practices, demonstrating a strong willingness to contribute to global decarbonisation/ environmental
• Share the experience of Climate Action Accelerator in supporting organisations implementing climate and environmental solutions that are both strengthening their humanitarian action and contributing to global action for a climate resilient, low carbon and sustainable future.
• Share the experience and practical examples of DEC member charities and Charter Signatories who have developed decarbonisation/ environmental roadmaps or measures to reduce the footprint of their operations and programmes.
• Engage with key London based humanitarian actors (INGO, think tanks, donors) on the transformation of their practices and policies towards low carbon models.
• Beyond a commitment to “doing its part”, highlight how a greener and decarbonised humanitarian response is one that is more efficient, resilient, qualitative and localised.

📆 Thursday 25 June 2026 | 11:00 to 13:00 (UTC+1 London time) | 12:00 to 14:00 (CET Geneva time)

📌 In person at the London School of Economics (Connaught House Room 7.05, 65 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DS) and online

Register here (in person) Register here (online)

Welcome by Stuart Gordon, Programme Director for the International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies MSc, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Speakers:

• Bruno Jochum, Executive Director, Climate Action Accelerator
• Edward Beswick, DEC Programme Quality, Accountability, and Learning Manager, Disasters Emergency Committee
• Adele Perkins, Senior Project Manager (Green Response), British Red Cross
• Anita Raman, Senior Sustainability and Climate Advisor, International Rescue Committee
• Representatives from Action Against Hunger and Save the Children (TBC)

Moderated by Nishanie Jayamaha, Co-coordinator, Climate and Environment Charter Secretariat

This event was organised thanks to the support of the Crisis and Support Centre of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Photo credits: Oxfam East Africa