“We are all in this together”, says Mizutori. A situation like Covid-19 shows this clearer than anything before. The disasters are complex and often intertwined. Kofler is happy about the strong community of humanitarian development and help. This year, the floods in Germany showed how vulnerable even areas can be, where nobody ever expected a danger. This happens in a lot of countries, and it also includes, next to many traumatic or dangerous effects, a loss of dignity.
“That’s why anticipation is so important, as is adaption”, emphasizes Kofler. “Reducing the vulnerability of people is crucial here.” More capacities, more warning systems, more emergency plans, more preparation – that is incredibly important to create a better anticipation. “If people are informed, even only a short time before, it makes a difference”, explains Kofler. “It makes a difference if people lose everything or if they can save something.”