Nicolas Jude Larnerd

Program Manager and Research Associate, Humanitarian Agenda
Nicolas Jude Larnerd

Nicolas Jude Larnerd (they/them) serves as the program manager and research associate for the Humanitarian Agenda at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and holds the position of global fellow at the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at the Watson Institute of Brown University. Their expertise lies at the crossroads of humanitarian affairs and policy, with a focus in sanctions/AML/CFT, climate change, and gender issues. Prior to joining CSIS, they worked in the Gender and Human Rights Branch at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), amplifying gender-based violence responses. They bring two years of program coordination experience from Project Elea at Eleonas Refugee Camp in Greece, where they responded to the migration and Covid-19 crises. Jude earned an MA in human rights and democracy from the Università di Padova and a BA in history from UCLA. Their extensive background in the humanitarian sector drives their commitment to enhancing humanitarian operations and shaping foreign policy.

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Evaluating Mozambique’s Security, Humanitarian, and Funding Landscape

The United States and international community needs to reevaluate funding and response models to mitigate Mozambique’s devolving security landscape, weakened humanitarian coordination, and low levels of trust between actors.

Commentary by Nicolas Jude Larnerd and Emilia Columbo — August 8, 2023

The Taliban’s Increasing Restrictions on Civil Society and Aid Organizations

New Taliban restrictions on girls' education and female humanitarian workers echo the same playbook the Taliban used in the 1990s. These restrictions challenge the United States and other stakeholders to implement new strategies.

Critical Questions by ​Marti Flacks, Lauren Burke Preputnik, and Nicolas Jude Larnerd — February 16, 2023

Humanitarian Response and Climate Resilience in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico's infrastructure, agriculture, and economy. The impact resulted in critical humanitarian access issues and raises questions about United States capacity for disaster response and preparations for future climate shocks.

Critical Questions by Nicolas Jude Larnerd, Sierra Ballard, and Jacob Kurtzer — December 7, 2022

The Global Humanitarian Overview 2022: Climate, Gender, and Humanitarian Response

The climate crisis, Covid-19, and armed conflict put an estimated 274 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. The scope of needs necessitates a shift in aid architecture, including in gender equity and funding models.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer, Nicolas Jude Larnerd, and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — January 27, 2022