Ten ways to create people-centred early warning systems in conflicts and recurrent crises

This policy brief synthesises learning related to early warning systems.

Abstract

This policy brief synthesises SPARC’s learning related to early warning systems. The authors looked at all Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises programme publications. They distil the findings and recommendations relevant to early warning systems in conflicts and recurring crises.

This work is part of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises  (SPARC) programme.

Citation

Gogerty E and Levine S. ‘Ten ways to create people-centred early warning systems in conflicts and recurrent crises’. Policy Brief, London UK: SPARC, 2025

Ten ways to create people-centred early warning systems in conflicts and recurrent crises

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Published 27 February 2026