“We can adapt to anything, but not to war” Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape

Communities continue to suffer the catastrophic effects of unbridled conflict and violence. Accelerating conflict, systemic risks, rising humanitarian needs and dwindling resources are constraining the ability of humanitarians to meet even the most basic needs. This report is based on research conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Ukraine, plus interviews with local, national and international actors. It highlights the perspectives of communities, National Societies working in conflict and other humanitarian actors on the challenges they face and how humanitarian action can evolve to meet them. It urgently calls on states, humanitarians and development actors to work together and to intensify their efforts to meet the needs and aspirations of people enduring conflict.