In 2014, the UN launched a consolidated funding appeal for USD 18 billion​[7]​ for humanitarian needs, an unprecedented amount due partly to the rising cost of response, conflicts having more protracted impacts and deepening environmental vulnerability in some parts of the world.
Tegemist on enneolematult suure summaga, mis on osaliselt tingitud hädaolukordadele reageerimise kulukamaks muutumisest, konfliktide pikaajalisemast mõjust ja maailma teatavate paikade suurenevast keskkonnaalasest haavatavusest.