Heatwave, wildfires, cold snap: opposite extremes in northern and southern hemispheres
2 July 2025
Report
Heat action
An IFRC-Climate Centre flagship report gathers in one place the latest science, research on the perception of risk, and voices from communities affected by heat that is being intensified by climate change. Heatwaves disrupt health, weaken social systems and trigger cascading failures in water, food and electrical and transport infrastructure; in Iraq (2022 library photo at left) and elsewhere, studies have detected climate fingerprints on multiplying dust storms. The new report includes vital public health messaging on heat exhaustion, heatstroke and sunstroke.
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Latest publications
NEW: Mapping refugees’ and IDPs’ exposure to climate-related hazards
HEAT Through the eyes of the most vulnerable: perceptions and pathways to action
Timor-Leste National Anticipatory Action Financing Mechanism
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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🚨Glacier shrinkage unveils new post-glacial landscapes and ecosystems.
The images below show the dramatic change of the Gorner glacier, Switzerland (1930 - 2022).
Join the #Glaciers2025 campaign to amplify global efforts to preserve our glaciers.
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'Heat Through the Eyes of the Most Vulnerable' blends #science with voices from the front lines, showing how extreme #heat can be overcome. The 3 July 14:00 CET webinar features key insights and an expert panel discussing heat action. Register here: http://bit.ly/HTTEOMV
Europe is facing widespread heatwaves and wildfires🔥. Heat risks are preventable with early action.
The @IFRC Network is mobilizing. Teams are providing safety tips, checking on the most vulnerable and supporting efforts to battle wildfires. #BeatTheHeat
Partnership call
Pathways2Resilience
Are you concerned about the impacts of the climate crisis in your city or region? Do you want to collaborate with your local government and benefit from the latest guidance on climate finance and adaptation? The second call for grants of up to 210,000 euros under the Pathways2Resilience programme that National Societies can join in consortia with their local authorities is now open until 20 August. P2R is an EU-funded programme supporting more than 100 regions and communities across Europe over five years, inviting them to develop visions of a climate-resilient future, and the Climate Centre is a key partner.
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