Online event ‘Building Resilient Material Support Systems II’

In recent years, crises have become more frequent, increasing uncertainty and disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. Building on the outcomes of the Social Innovation Forum 2025 – the ESF+ Community of Practice on Material Support workshop, this second online event will focus on how ESF+ can support crisis preparedness for material support systems by exploring existing measures, gaps, and needs across policy, governance, coordination, and funding.

Objectives:

1. To explore existing ESF+ measures related to crisis preparedness and how they can be used to strengthen material support systems.
2. To exchange experiences and lessons learned across countries and different stakeholders.
3. To identify priority actions and practical items at the system level that can support preparedness for material support.
4. To foster a shared understanding among stakeholders of the conditions required to ensure continuity and resilience of material support systems in times of crisis.
5. To clarify what support, guidance, or follow-up is needed from the Community of Practice to advance this work.