Dr. Adam Levine, Associate Dean of Global Health Equity in the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University, participated in the Humanitarian Futures Forum 2025 held in Singapore on October 27. The forum, hosted by the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), RSIS, together with the Changi Regional HADR Coordination Centre, brought together a diverse group of regional and international humanitarian leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the Indo-Pacific, including representatives from military forces, government agencies, academia, think tanks, the private sector, philanthropy, international NGOs, and the media.

The Forum provided a valuable space for sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and strengthening collaboration across the humanitarian community. It supported efforts to improve how organizations prepare for and respond to both current and future crises in a world facing growing challenges and stretched resources.

The Forum explored how the humanitarian system can better prepare for the complex crises of the future, from climate-related disasters to geopolitical instability and security challenges. Dr. Levine joined other global experts on the Frontiers in Civil–Military Partnerships in Disasters panel, which explored how collaboration between humanitarian and military actors can improve disaster response while upholding principles of access and neutrality. The discussion also addressed the growing challenges of climate-related crises and limited humanitarian resources.

Dr. Levine emphasized the importance of building equitable partnerships, sharing knowledge across sectors, and grounding decisions in evidence to better serve communities affected by crises. His participation highlights Brown University’s ongoing commitment to advancing global health equity and improving humanitarian response through research, partnership, and innovation.

With years of experience in humanitarian medicine, Dr. Levine continues to help bridge the worlds of practice, policy, and research. His work underscores how collaboration between academic institutions and humanitarian organizations to confront future challenges effectively is essential.