MSF Americas Foresight Webinar Series
We are pleased to invite you to the MSF Americas Foresight Webinar Series, a set of thought-provoking conversations exploring the intersection of climate change, humanitarian action, and the future of MSF’s work in the Americas.
This series aims to spark reflection and dialogue ahead of the MSF Americas Foresight Climate Scenario Planning Workshop, to be held in Bogotá, Colombia, 11–13th March 2026 (more information to come).
WHY FORESIGHT; WHY NOW
MSF is confronting a new era of interconnected crises—climate, health, geopolitical, technological, and socioeconomic—that increasingly strain our ability to respond. In the Americas, rising temperatures, wildfires, droughts, and disease outbreaks are fuelling displacement, deepening inequality, and driving instability. These challenges demand integrated planning that reflects the complex, fast-changing reality we operate in. In response, MSF has launched a series of regional Foresight Climate Scenario Planning Workshops to support future-ready humanitarian strategies. Following the first session in East Africa (Nairobi, November 2024), the Americas workshop will take place Bogotá, 11-13th March 2026. This will be a 3-day hybrid workshop (more information soon).
The aim of the workshop is to create a collaborative space for diverse actors—medical, operational, analytical, and external—to critically explore plausible futures for the Americas region, with a focus on how these scenarios, particularly those shaped by climate change and its interaction with other crises, could affect the populations we serve and influence MSF’s ways of working. Ahead of this, we are planning a series of interim events to gain a better understanding of the barriers, needs and opportunities, key trends, share insights, and polish the content of the workshop.
ABOUT THE WEBINAR SERIES
This series aims to introduce MSFers to spark reflection and dialogue ahead of the MSF Americas Foresight Climate Scenario Planning Workshop. The webinars are open to all MSFers. However, we especially encourage the March workshop participants to attend, as each session will introduce key themes and perspectives to inspire conversations about how we understand and navigate our evolving operational context useful for the workshop in March.
There will be translation provided to/from English, Portuguese and Spanish.
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Webinar #1: Introduction to Foresight
Date: 1st December 2025
Speakers: Sanjay Khanna, Maria Guevara.
Moderator: Aina Roca-Barceló
About the Session
Our first session, “Introduction to Foresight” will take place on the 1st of December at 8:00 a.m. (Mexico Time). Hosted by HACE and foresight consultant Sanjay Khanna, this session will explore key concepts in foresight strategic planning and how these approaches are being applied within MSF to understand the impacts of climate change and other crises.
The session will last 1h and include at least 20min of Q&A, so please join and share your thoughts and questions with us.
REGISTER - Complete form to register.
PRESENTATIONS & RECORDING - You can find all presentation documents here (internal SharePoint link).
Webinar #2: Impressions from COP30
Date: 15th December 2025
Speakers: Amanda Longhi and Lycia Brasil
Moderator: Aina Roca-Barceló
About the Session
Join us for an in-depth look at the outcomes of COP30 and what they mean for our work moving forward. In this session, we will explore:
- Key take-away messages and insights from COP30
- Implications for the Americas region
- What does it mean for MSF?
This webinar is designed for colleagues, partners, and anyone interested in understanding the climate–humanitarian nexus following one of the most pivotal climate conferences to date.
Join us as we learn more about the COP30 and how its (absence of) agreements can impact the populations we support and our work in the region, key to foster a deeper exploration and strategic conversations in Bogotá (March 11-13th 2026).
REGISTER - Complete form to register.
PRESENTATIONS & RECORDING - You can find all presentation documents here (internal SharePoint link).
Webinar #3: Key Global and Regional Trends
Date: 19th January 2026, 8AM Mexico time
Speakers: Leo Tremblay, Aina Roca Barceló, Sanjay Khanna
About the Session
This webinar offers a first look at the key findings from HACE and its collaborators—an introduction to the global, regional, and local trends that will shape our discussions at the upcoming workshop in Bogotá (March 11-12-13th, 2026). Participants will get a clear snapshot of the forces influencing the region’s current and future context, helping them start making sense of the insights ahead of time.
Join us for a fast, focused overview that sets the stage for deeper exploration and strategic conversations in Bogotá.
REGISTER - Complete form to register.
PRESENTATIONS & RECORDING - You can find all presentation documents here (internal SharePoint link).
Webinar #4: MSF Americas Strategy
Date: 6th Febraury 2026, 8AM Mexico time (1.5h)
About the Session
This session will dive into the emerging strategic priorities for MSF in the Americas—where they stand, what’s taking shape, and what’s still under discussion. We’ll spotlight the key challenges and opportunities identified so far, especially those tied to climate change and environmental pressures, with a particular focus on how to put communities at the centre of what we do and engage with them in a meaningful and respectful manner.
Participants will also reflect on areas where further alignment or input is needed, including climate resilience, health impacts, and regional or global advocacy. Finally, we’ll explore how this evolving strategy connects with major external processes like COP30, as well as internal milestones such as the March 2025 foresight workshop.
A sharp, forward-looking overview to set the tone for deeper conversations in Bogotá.
REGISTER - Complete form to register.
PRESENTATIONS & RECORDING - You can find all presentation documents here (internal SharePoint link).
Webinar #5: A potential operational framework for climate-sensitive diseases in Latin America
Date: 23rd Febraury 2026, 8AM Mexico time
Speakers: Rodrigo Ville
About the Session
To share the findings of a study exploring operational framework to identify and prioritise climate-sensitive diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean, using epidemiological, climatic, and operational criteria, and to define actionable medical-operational measures to strengthen preparedness, surveillance, and humanitarian response.
Objective: To understand operational framework for climate-sensitive diseases in Latin America.
REGISTER - Complete form to register.
PRESENTATIONS & RECORDING - You can find all presentation documents here (internal SharePoint link).
