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NOAA updates forecast for hurricane season to ‘above normal’

16 August 2023

American Red Cross disaster workers ‘from all corners of the country’ assisting on Maui

14 August 2023

IFRC: Climate wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific, causing relentless floods, disease, lethal heat

11 August 2023
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Guide to climate-smart programming
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Guide to climate-smart programming

The IFRC and the Climate Centre have published a comprehensive new guide to climate-smart programming and humanitarian operations for all Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies. Available in full and summary versions, the guide focuses on how to use climate-related information to reduce risk and human vulnerability, and includes detailed annexes and user-friendly tools.

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IFRC Africa @ifrcafrica ·
8 Sep

The Climate Crisis is a humanitarian crisis.

During the #ACS23 high-level launch on the state of Climate Services, @MukhieOmer @ifrc Regional Director for Africa reiterated that @ifrc is dedicated to commitments made together all member RCRC National Societies.

Africa Climate Summit @afclimatesummit ·
8 Sep

#AfricaClimateSummit marks a monumental milestone as the Nairobi Declaration has been unanimously adopted with resounding acclamation! The collective commitment as different Heads of State and Goverments shines brightly focused on our vast potential and resources towards the…

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A new and wide-ranging set of resources developed by the Red Cross Red Crescent network will help communities prepare for the heatwaves that will intensify with climate change. Available through the IFRC’s Global Disaster Preparedness Centre and the Climate Centre, they incude campaign material, case studies, policy briefs, research and reports, and practical advice on staying safe.

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