In his address to the IIEA, Mr. Chapagain discusses the convergence of complex and diverse crises that are changing the fabric of society and require principled humanitarian action. These include climate-driven mass displacement, protracted conflicts, pandemics and epidemics, and the rapid evolution of emerging technologies which challenge the traditional way we approach these societal issues. He considers the opportunities to strengthen humanitarian action and assesses how communities, governments and humanitarian actors can work together to build a better future.

This event is part of the Development Matters lecture series, supported by Irish Aid.

About the Speaker:

Jagan Chapagain is the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). He has spent more than 20 years with IFRC, working across Europe and Asia. Prior to becoming Secretary General, Mr Chapagain was the Under Secretary General for Programmes and Operations, Chief of Staff and Director of the Asia Pacific region at the IFRC, where he provided leadership in responding to large-scale humanitarian crises and in building resilient communities in partnership with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and external partners across the region. Mr Chapagain has a degree in Engineering and holds certificates in Leadership and turn-around management and Emerging social sector leadership.