Post by : Badri Ariffin

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2025:

Dubai Humanitarian, in collaboration with Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD/WFP), wrapped up the Second Conference of Countries Hosting the World’s Humanitarian Hubs. The event, held in Brindisi, Italy, served as a significant step toward global collaboration and improving humanitarian emergency response frameworks.

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the UNHRD, the conference gathered representatives from seven nations hosting vital humanitarian logistics centers, including Australia, Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Spain, and the UAE. Key discussions were centered on strengthening collective readiness and response to global emergencies.

During the conference, attendees engaged in constructive dialogue to tackle shared challenges within the humanitarian logistics sector. A consensus emerged on the pressing need to activate principles focused on enhancing coordination among hubs, improving data transparency, promoting digital innovation, and anchoring sustainability in emergency operations. The necessity for creating interoperable systems that facilitate swift and accountable humanitarian responses was a recurring theme.

A noteworthy highlight was the discourse around the Humanitarian Logistics Databank, highlighting its vital role in enhancing information flow and operational efficiency. Attendees explored strategies to scale the platform and deepen its integration across humanitarian networks to support informed decision-making during crises.

Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, remarked on the conference's achievements, stating: “This year’s discussions emphasize the significance of collaboration in protecting communities impacted by crises. When host nations, humanitarian hubs, and various partners unite, we can create a more efficient, innovative, and humanitarian-focused system. Our goal is to form a globally interoperable safety net capable of rapid response, upholding dignity, empowering local agents, and fostering sustainable solutions.”

The conference brought together high-level representatives and specialists from numerous international and regional organizations, including MAECI, the World Food Programme (WFP), the European Commission’s DG ECHO, the UN’s OCHA, IFRC, the Italian Civil Protection, and various academic institutions, among others.

Following the groundwork established during the inaugural conference at COP28 in 2023, this second gathering concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to enhance international collaboration. All participants pledged to drive innovation, boost digital and logistical prowess, and collectively strengthen the global humanitarian framework to effectively tackle the evolving complexities of future humanitarian crises.

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