Seminar: Modstandsdygtighed i praksis

TIME: Tuesday, 8 May, 9 – 17

VENUE: Alexandersalen, Bispetorvet 1-3, Copenhagen K

The concept of resilience in the context of humanitarian assistance, be it of individuals, communities or systems, has been discussed for a number of years, yet the exact meaning of the term and its application is still in the process of being developed. What is resilience and how do we approach it?

TIME: Tuesday, 8 May, 9 – 17

VENUE: Alexandersalen, Bispetorvet 1-3, Copenhagen K

The concept of resilience in the context of humanitarian assistance, be it of individuals, communities or systems, has been discussed for a number of years, yet the exact meaning of the term and its application is still in the process of being developed. What is resilience and how do we approach it?

This awareness-raising seminar will explore the multi-dimensional concept of resilience, present changing paradigms, explore different research perspectives (for instance, religious, legal, economic, environmental) and examine operational approaches.

The seminar will bring together a wider range of stakeholders – students, academics, practitioners and policy makers – for a debate on this important issue and its implications in humanitarian situations.

Registration
Already now you can register for free via the online registration form on the website. Register no later than Sunday 6 May 2012.

Preliminary programme:

9.00-9.30: Arrival and registration

9.30-9.45: Welcome and introduction from Director of CSGH Prof Flemming Konradsen and NOHA President Dr Pat Gibbons

9.45-10.00: Opening words from Mr Claus Sørensen (tbc), Director-General, ECHO

10.00-10.05: Siri Tellier, Seminar Facilitator (former Director, UNFPA, Geneva Office): What is resilience? Different perspectives on the concept

10.05 – 10.20: Dr Isak Winkel Holm, Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, University of Copenhagen: Humanities

10.20 – 10.35: Dr Kristian Cedervall Lauta, Centre for European Constitutionalization and Security, University of Copenhagen: Law

10.35 – 10.50: Prof Henrik Hansen, Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen: Economics

10.50 – 11.00: Q&A

11.00-11.30: COFFEE BREAK

WHAT IS RESILIENCE IN PRACTICE?

11.30 -11.50: Prof. Astier Almedom, Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen: Thoughts on reconciling the “Resilience Imperative” with the “Humanitarian Imperative”

11.50- 12.00: Ms Kathryn Alexandrowiz, Kathalyst Consult: Organisational resilience – two cases

12.00-12.10: Dr Tania Dræbel, Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen: Health workforce resilience – a case from Sudan

12.10-12.20: Ms Laura Vang Rasmussen, PhD Fellow, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen: Climate change & resilience

12.20-12.30: Q&A

12.30-14.00: BUFFET LUNCH

WHAT IS RESILIENCE IN PRACTICE? (cont.)

14.00-14.15: Mr Preben Søegaard Hansen, Deputy Secretary General, Danish Red Cross: Health Care in Danger

14.15-14.30: Ms Aimee Wielechowski, former Chief of Strategic Planning, OCHA: Resilience and risk reduction

AFTERNOON GROUP SESSIONS

14.30-15.45: Working groups sessions: What can humanitarian actors do to strengthen resilience? Working group chairs/Rapporteurs: TBC

15.45-16.45: Feedback from working groups: plenary presentation

16.45-17.15: Closing remarks from NOHA

The seminar is supported by ECHO (DG Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, European Commission).