Future proofing the humanitarian supply chain

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This Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2025 event showcased practical ways humanitarian organisations had made supply chains more sustainable, cost-effective and resilient. Examples from Nigeria, Pakistan, Myanmar and Bangladesh demonstrated how solarisation, ride sharing, recycling, waste management and greener procurement had reduced fuel use, emissions and waste while improving energy security and operational continuity. It also highlighted challenges such as upfront costs, limited infrastructure and behaviour change, alongside practical approaches to overcoming them.

Event insights for humanitarian logististians

The event provided:

• field-tested solutions that logisticians could adapt to their operations;
• evidence of fuel, emissions and cost savings;
• practical examples covering energy, transport, procurement and waste management;
• lessons on addressing financial, infrastructure and behavioural barriers; and
• information on WREC Coalition assessments, mappings, tools, technical support and helpdesk services.

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