1.4.4 The Global Clusters

Set up in 2005 and reformed after the Transformative Agenda in 2011, there are now 11 IASC recognised clusters operating at global level - and, when activated, at the national level in support of a humanitarian response.

At the global level, clusters aim to ensure clear and effective leadership, predictability, and accountability through:

Setting standards and policies aligned with best practice.
Building response capacity.
Providing operational support to country clusters.

See more on the role of the Global Food Security Cluster in Chapter 2.

Global Clusters and CLAs designated at Global Level
Sector/Area of Activity	Global CLAs
Camp Coordination/Camp Management (CCCM) IDPs in conflict situations Natural disasters	UNHCR IOM
Early Recovery	UNDP
Education	UNICEF & Save the Children UK
Emergency Shelter IDPs in conflict situations Natural disasters	UNHCR IFRC as convener
Food Security	FAO, WFP
Health	WHO
Nutrition	UNICEF
Protection IDPs in conflict situations Natural disasters, civilians in conflict situations other than IDPs Focal Point Agencies for specific Areas of Responsibility (AOR): Child Protection Gender Based Violence Land, Housing and Property Mine Action	UNHCR UNHCR, OHCHR and UNICEF UNICEF UNFPA and UNICEF UNHABITAT UNMAS
Emergency Telecommunications	WFP
Logistics	WFP
Cross-cutting issues
Age	HelpAge International
Environment	UNEP
Gender	UNFPA
HIV/AIDS	UNAIDS