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National Societies in Africa prepare for El Niño impacts
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National Societies in Africa prepare for El Niño impacts

22 October 2026

By the Climate CentreWith the World Meteorological Organization predicting wetter-than-normal conditions in parts of East Africa and drier conditions in Southern Africa for the last quarter of the year, National Societies across the continent are working to translate risk information into practical action. The latest WMO seasonal climate outlook, issued yesterday, “indicates that the current El Niño event could be [...]

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Blog: Why investing in social protection matters in a changing climate

Blog: Why investing in social protection matters in a changing climate

2 October 2026

By Sayanti Sengupta(This is an edited version of an article jointly authored with Jana Bischler and others that appeared on [...]

Red Cross Red Crescent 2026 climate summit promotes ‘move from discussion to action’

16 September 2026

By the Climate Centre The 2026 Climate Action Summit, hosted online today by the IFRC and the Climate Centre, brought [...]

Red Cross Red Crescent 2026 climate summit promotes ‘move from discussion to action’