Experiences from other countries
By the end of 2007, 34 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide had joined the 'Preparedness for climate change' programme. Before the year ended, 23 National Societies submitted their report on the workshops held.
These reports show that participating National Societies managed very well in putting climate change on the agenda amongst staff and volunteers; most workshops generated organization-wide attendance. The gatherings were of high quality and their discussions seemed to have motivated and inspired many of the participants. Some National Societies also used the workshops to reach out externally, to individuals and organizations they believed could be future partners in addressing climate change’s consequences.
Read here 
(pdf, 132 kB) the evaluation of the first workshop reports.
National workshop reports within 'Preparedness for climate change':
- Zimbabwe: Workshop on climate change, report 2007 (pdf, 65 kB)
- Pacific Red Cross Societies: Preparing for a changing climate, August 2007 (pdf, 270 kB).
- Taking first, but firm, steps in Trinidad and Tobago, March 2007 (pdf, 42 kB).
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Main topics:
- Disaster Management
- Health and Care
- Early warning early action
- Advocacy
- Communications
- Community risk reduction
- Youth
- Getting started
Disaster Management
Climate change can act as a catalyst for enhanced disaster management.
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
Routinely taking humanitarian action before a disaster or health emergency happens, making full use of scientific information on all timescales.
Advocacy
The Red Cross and Red Crescent never works in isolation. Partnerships are more important than ever in the context of global warming.
Communications
The global climate is changing and the past no longer explains the present.
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
Red Cross Red Crescent youth take action to reduce the impacts of climate change.
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.
Take a look at Red Cross Red Crescent climate change activities on the worldmap
