The rising frequency of climate-related disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes, raises concerns over how to pay for recoveries, particularly in poorer countries that have contributed the least to climate…

Over the past 15 years, the re-emergence of famine and near-famine events has challenged the notion that famine could soon be eradicated. Factors such as conflict, climate change, and economic…

When Hurricane Helene struck Asheville, North Carolina, Feinstein Research Assistant Professor Merry Fitzpatrick experienced the devastation firsthand. As a humanitarian researcher and former full-time humanitarian worker, Fitzpatrick drew parallels between…

Engaging refugees as researchers — including as interviewers, interpreters, and enumerators — can improve the quality of research. However, it can also pose risks for those refugees remaining in the…

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, leading to more than 230 deaths and leaving nearly 2 million people without power. In…