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Q&A on climate change and disasters

February 23 2010 - Is there an increase in disasters? There is an increase in disasters. All statistics tell us this, including our own statistics. However, the numbers fluctuate. In 2008 .. More..

The Gathering Storm

February 11 2010 - The Gathering Storm - the human cost of climate change IRIN Films, in association with the UN Environment Programme announces the launch of two more short films as par.. More..

Climate risks in Haiti

February 11 2010 - Currently, about 1.2 million Haitians are without proper shelter, and an additional 470,000 have been displaced from their homes, according to the U.N. Office for the Coo.. More..

COP-15 video posted by NOAA and IRI

February 10 2010 - The IRI, IFRC and Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre have made a short video on the use of seasonal rainfall forecasts for West Africa flood operations 2008. This.. More..

Senegal workshop and game

January 07 2010 - In early December 2009, the Senegal Red Cross and partners convened a workshop in St. Louis, Senegal, one of the African cities most threatened by climate change. Du.. More..
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 Disaster management - photo: Cristina Estrada, IFRC

Disaster management

Climate change can act as a catalyst for enhanced disaster management.

Health and care - photo: John Haskew, IFRC

Health and care

Many national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies will be touched by the health implications of climate change.

Early warning early action - photo: Yoshi Shimizu, IFRC

Early warning early action

Routinely taking humanitarian action before a disaster or health emergency happens, making full use of scientific information on all timescales.

Advocacy - photo: Alex Wynter, IFRC

Advocacy

The Red Cross and Red Crescent never works in isolation. Partnerships are more important than ever in the context of global warming.

Communications - photo: Shehab Uddin, British Red Cross

Communications

The global climate is changing and the past no longer explains the present.

Community risk reduction - photo: Obed Wewo, PMI

Community risk reduction

The Red Cross and Red Crescent has traditionally focused on response. But now other aspects, including risk reduction, are also given priority.

Youth - photo: Janot Reine

Youth

Red Cross Red Crescent youth take action to reduce the impacts of climate change. 

Getting started - photo: Marko Kokic, IFRC

Getting started

The Red Cross Red Crescent has a growing body of experience working on addressing climate change. Here’s how to use it to get started. 

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Take a look at Red Cross Red Crescent climate change activities on the worldmap

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Climate Guide

guide kaft2.jpgThe Climate Guide contains the experiences of over thirty national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. Read more.

Tool kit for young humanitarians

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Early Warning, Early Action

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UNFCCC climate change negotiations

News & background information.

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