• Survey: The future of stock pre-positioning and coordination

    Survey: The future of stock pre-positioning and coordination

    The ESUPS project invites the humanitarian logistics community and its stakeholders to participate in an important survey. The survey is aimed at assessing current stock pre-positioning and coordination practices within humanitarian organization, UN agency, private sector, academia, governments, institutional donors and other entities. As part of our ongoing efforts to advance the goals of the…

  • Report: Unbranded stock and loan-borrowing policies for time and cost efficiency in humanitarian crises

    Report: Unbranded stock and loan-borrowing policies for time and cost efficiency in humanitarian crises

    As humanitarian organizations continue to face ever-increasing needs but limited funding, humanitarian logistics must trust in new ways to collaborate and become more efficient. BONN, 08/11/2023 – Today, the Emergency Supply Pre-positioning Strategy (ESUPS) project released the first research of its kind, which aims to change the mindset of humanitarian organizations towards greater collaboration and…

  • STOCKHOLM update: Latest features July 2023

    STOCKHOLM update: Latest features July 2023

    In the last few months, STOCKHOLM users have grown to 281, from 119 agencies across 53 countries. Considering their feedback and requests, ESUPS and a team of developers at Tonkin & Taylor have been focusing on enhancing users experience and access to STOCKHOLM platform. Here is an overview of the latest improvements and features since…

Events

20-22
May2026
SDAC Pre-Simex MissionRegional actors from Southern Africa region will get together to coordinate and prepare for the simulation exercise planned for July.
MaputoMozambique
25-26
May2026
Global Logistics Cluster MeetingThe meeting will focus on the next strategic period for the Logistics Cluster over the next two years, including discussions on key developments over the last 12 months and how to preserve the best of the last 20 years’ experience.
RomeItaly
9-11
June2026
Regional Dialogue on Adaptive Social Protection and Disaster Response in the Caribbean RegionThe event will serve as a regional platform to strengthen adaptive social protection systems against climate-related shocks in the Caribbean. Its main objectives are to deepen understanding of key factors for resilience, enhance logistical preparedness and interinstitutional coordination through analysis of supply chains, pre positioning strategies, and the feasibility of a regional service hub.
BridgetownBarbados
19
June2026
ECHO meeting
BrusselsBelgium
23-25
June2026
POMS International ConferenceUnder the theme “Transformation in Times of Geopolitical Tensions, Sustainability Challenges, and Digitalization, the event will feature keynote speakers, research presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities in one of Europe’s leading hubs for innovation and sustainability
SwedenStockholm
27-31
July2026
SDAC Simulation ExerciseThe proposed SADC regional cyclone and flood simulation exercise will be conducted primarily to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities among key regional stakeholders and participating SADC Member States and communities regularly affected by cyclones and floods. The simulation serves as a practical tool for evaluating, refining, and improving existing early warning, preparedness, and emergency management plans and systems.
MaputoMozambique
24-26
August2026
Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference and ExhibitionThe 22nd edition of the event will shed light on different dimensions of our shared humanitarian and development endeavours to collectively address the current challenges we face.
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
15-16
October2026
10th EURO HOpe Conference by Tilburg UniversityThe 2026 edition will emphasize two-way learning between academics and practitioners working in humanitarian aid, development, and crisis management.
TilburgNetherlands
4
December2026
ConnectChains 2026A conference on humanitarian logistics hosted by the Logistics Hall of Fame where private companies and humanitarian organisations will discuss new ways of working together.
VienaAustria