The Role of Social and Behavioural Sciences in Emergencies and Crises

Social and behavioural sciences (SBS) have a lot to offer in a crisis situation. This report outlines what a crisis is and how it changes behaviours and realities during its existence, it gives case study examples of the impact of SBS during crises and why we need these approaches, outlines the key learnings from using these approaches and explains how SBS can be supported by donors.