The new GSC Technical Community of Practice (CoP) was officially launched on October 8, 2024. As part of the launch, we conducted a survey to identify thematic priorities, which was completed by 184 participants. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed.

We are excited to announce the launch of the first webinar of the Technical CoP on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Objectives of the Webinar:

This inaugural webinar will:

• Share the survey results.
• Collect feedback and gauge interest from members.
• Establish sub-thematic groups.
• Define effective communication approaches.
• Collect ideas for the development of the work plan for 2025.

Proposed Agenda:

1. Introduction to the Technical CoP and GSC website Technical Resources.
2. Presentation of survey results on thematic priorities.
3. Participant feedback and discussion.
4. Member involvement (e.g., lead/co-lead roles).
5. Communication channel selection.
6. Next steps and conclusion.

Webinar Details:

To accommodate participants from different regions, we will host two identical 90-minute webinars on February 12, 2025:

• Option 1:
  📅 9:00 AM Geneva time (Asia-Pacific time zone) 
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• Option 2:
  📅 3:00 PM Geneva time (Americas time zone)
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We look forward to your participation and seeing many of you at the webinar!

Pascal Panosetti
Technical CoP Moderator
Global Focal Point for Technical Coordination
Global Shelter Cluster

The Shelter Cluster Technical Community of Practice (CoP) is a platform for sharing and exchanging knowledge, information, and expertise on humanitarian shelter and settlement programming. It brings together individuals with expertise and interest in technical aspects of shelter response at global and field levels.

• Open Participation: The CoP welcomes all individuals, regardless of agency affiliation.
• Active Engagement: The initiative's success depends on the active participation of its members.

For more information on the Technical Community of Practice, please visit the GSC website. We encourage you to create an account on the GSC website and subscribe to the CoP to receive automatic updates, news and invitations to future events.