Protection Field Coordination Toolkit - Chapter 6: Climate, Disaster and Sudden Onset Emergencies

Chapter 6: Climate, Disaster, and Sudden Onset Emergencies

This chapter is part of the GPC Protection Field Coordination Toolkit. The Toolkit can be used by all Protection Clusters and cluster-like mechanisms – such as Protection Sectors and Protection Working Groups – working within the cluster system framework. This guidance is also available to partners and other organisations who want to understand the principles and practices of protection coordination.

Overview Chapter 6

Climate change and disasters significantly exacerbate vulnerabilities, leading to displacement, increased risks, and challenges in accessing essential services. This chapter outlines actionable strategies for Protection Clusters to integrate protection principles into preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, leveraging tools like the GPC Preparedness Guidance and other global resources.

This Chapter contains:

• Introduction to key terminology and definitions in climate and disasters.
• Responding to sudden onset emergencies.
• Actions that can be taken by a Cluster Coordinator after a sudden onset shock.
• The role of the Protection Cluster in climate and disaster preparedness and response.
• Links to global guidance and tools for effective response.

Toolkit Chapters:

• Ch.1: Humanitarian Coordination Overview 
• Ch.2: Humanitarian Programme Cycle  
• Ch.3: Internal Displacement 
• Ch.4: Protection in Armed Conflict 
• Ch.5: Centrality of Protection 
• Ch.6: Climate, Disaster, and Sudden Onset Emergencies 
• Ch.7: Durable Solutions 
• Ch.8: Cluster Transition, Deactivation and Reform 
• Ch.9: Advocacy and Communication 
• Ch.10: Data Responsibility and Safe Information Management 
• Ch.11: Cross-Cutting Issues (AGD, MPHSS, AAP, PSEA, Protection Mainstreaming) 
• Ch.12: Understanding Programmatic Approaches and Interventions