2024 saw contrasting extremes across Europe, with heatwaves, drought, wildfires, floods
16 April 2025
Report
Scoping early action in Timor-Leste
The Government of Timor-Leste is strengthening its early warning systems and forecasting capacity with support from the Green Climate Fund, and now a new report jointly compiled by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (also available as a policy brief) recommends that the country’s Civil Protection Authority creates a contingency fund to finance Anticipatory Action alongside, but separate from, the CPA’s annual budget. (Library photo, Timor-Leste Red Cross rescue people affected by Cyclone Seroja in April 2021.)
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Latest publications
NEW: Timor-Leste National Anticipatory Action Financing Mechanism
NEW: Timor-Leste National Anticipatory Action Financing Mechanism (Policy Brief)
Preparedness for winter weather and response by National Societies in Europe and Central Asia
Anticipatory action for climate-sensitive infectious diseases: Latin America regional assessment
Anticipatory action for climate-sensitive infectious diseases: East Africa regional assessment
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Did you know 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe and that Europe is the fastest-warming continent?
Find out more in the #StateOfClimate in Europe report 👇
https://bit.ly/3Gbw023
Extreme heat is a growing concern for Europe and Central Asia. Before it hits this year, we must:
Adapt.
Anticipate.
Absorb.
Thank you for this formula to the participants of today's heat action webinar where we've shared insights on how to make our communities more resilient.
Today, I am proud to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the founding of @IFRC, ahead of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on 8 May.
This milestone reminds us of IFRC network’s shared journey and the humanitarian principles that continue to guide us through more than 100 years…
Publication
A handbook for navigating fragility, conflict and violence
Communities beset by fragility, conflict and violence are disproportionately affected by disasters, and specially framed risk reduction in these settings is pivotal to saving lives. But how? A new handbook helps to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of FCV settings. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and jointly developed by the IFRC, the ICRC, the German Red Cross and the Climate Centre, it is also available in summary form in French and Spanish.
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