Every action matters in making the humanitarian sector more sustainable, and this can start with an online class to raise awareness and build essential knowledge. This is the aim of the new Environmentally Sustainable Humanitarian Logistics MOOC, developed by Logistics Cluster’s Environmental Sustainability Team, the WREC Coalition. The course includes...
Towards greener humanitarian procurement: Why and how to shift to bio-based alternatives
It is widely recognized that humanitarian operations can have significant negative environmental impacts. Due to the urgency of crises, the unpredictability of the sector, and the often harsh operating conditions, the humanitarian response tends to rely on quick and simple solutions, which frequently involve fossil-based products and single-use items. The...
Vietnam Red Cross Society successfully launched Comprehensive Waste Management Campaign in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
On March 18 and 19, the WORM Local Awareness Campaign took place at Dinh Hoa Secondary School and Kim Phuong Primary School in Thai Nguyen Province in Vietnam! Throughout the "Raising Community Awareness on Waste Management" campaign, over 900 participants, including teachers and students were engaged in promoting community action...