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Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience
ESPANOL (ES) Applications are now open for the GDPC Small Research Grants Program. The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. This initiative aims to deepen our understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low- and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face […]
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Putting children and youth at the centre of disaster risk reduction and community resilience building
11 Oct 2024
In 2024, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, celebrated on the 13th of October, is focused on the theme of ‘Empowering the next g...
From Local Infrastructure to National Policies: How the Albanian Red Cross Leads the Way in Building Resilient Communities
09 Oct 2024
With a rich history spanning over a century, the Albanian Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster preparedness and response efforts, from addr...
Dominica Building Resilience Through Community Early Warning Systems
04 Sep 2024
Setting the Scene Dominica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the impacts of which have already been experienced wh...
Preparing for the Disasters in Harsh Weather Conditions: Positioning Disaster Management within the Climate Framework
27 Aug 2024
Picture this: A powerful earthquake strikes, and thousands flee to a gymnasium-turned-shelter. Instead of finding safety, evacuees face a new threat: ...
Accelerating Climate Action through University Students in Indonesia
17 Jul 2024
The Coastal City Resilience and Heat Action Project (CoCHAP) stands as a testament to collaborative resilience-building efforts supported by the USAID...
Scaling Up Resilience: How Red Cross of Montenegro is Transforming Flood Preparedness
09 Jul 2024
From earthquakes and floods to COVID-19 and population movements, the Red Cross of Montenegro plays a pivotal role in bolstering the nation’s ca...
Empowering Communities, Influencing National Change: The Mexican Red Cross’ Approach to Flood Resilience
05 Jun 2024
Leading the way in strengthening community resilience, the Mexican Red Cross is at the forefront of impactful disaster preparedness and risk reduction...
Future of Urban for Red Cross Red Crescent
09 May 2024
THIS THOUGHT PIECE IS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR IFRC SOLFERINO ACADEMYAuthors: Aynur Kadihasanoglu (lead author), Julie Arrighi and Ian O’Donnell F...
Digital mapping the cities and communities to understand risks and vulnerabilities
20 Apr 2024
Around ending of December to January month as a way of complimenting the achievements of the previous City-Wide Risk Assessment Tanzania Red Cross Soc...
Beating the Heat: American Red Cross’ Heat Wave Preparedness in Texas
19 Apr 2024
2023 was officially named the hottest year on record, marked by scorching heat waves across the globe. With heat waves projected to increase in both f...
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Featured Resources
Awareness material
Pakistan’s path to sustainability: Advancements in cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions
Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its sustainability journey, a moment characterized by diverse landscapes and resilient communities. This commentary explores the multifaceted approach necessary to tackle the nation’s environmental, economic, and societal challenges within the framework of... Read More
Report, Video
Overview of the 2024 CAP Implementation Workshop and Training
The 2024 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop and Training took place from October 22–24 in Leuven, Belgium, bringing together over 800 participants from 142 countries and territories. This event, hosted by TISA, USAID, NOAA, and Alert-Hub.Org CIC, with co-sponsorship from IAEM a... Read More
Report
World Cities Report 2024
Cities as Hubs for Climate Action Cities are both the victims of climate change and among its worst offenders: though disproportionately exposed to its impacts, they are also responsible for generating a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. From flooding to heatwaves, powerful storm... Read More
Manual
Free Business Continuity Plan
Now that you have begun your learning journey, download and complete the free Business Continuity Plan so you can start to strengthen your business resilience. Read More
Disseminating flood key messages via radio in Mozambique
With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Mozambique Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance between 2021 and 2024 The Mozambique Red Cros... Read More
Guidance material, Manual
Navigating Fragility, Conflict and Violence to strengthen community resilience: A handbook for DRR practitioners
Communities in settings of fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) are disproportionately affected by disasters, as their resilience, disaster risk management and coping capacities are weakened. Effective and sustainable disaster risk reduction (DRR) in these settings is pivotal to save lives and ens... Read More
A knowledge fair focusing on climate change and heatwaves in Honduras
As a follow-up to the implementation of the communication strategy, a knowledge fair was held with a focus on climate change and heat waves. This is an educational and participatory event designed to raise community awareness of global and local environmental challenges and possible solutions... Read More
Research
Inclusivity and actionability of volcanic hazard Early Warning System in Indonesia: Perspectives of persons with disabilities
Authors and Collaborators: Pradytia Pertiwi, Moya Martiningtyas, Duma Manurung, and Fadhliah Saprowi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia Fega Pangestika, University College London, United Kingdom; Cerdas Antisipasi Risiko Indonesia (CARI) Mizan Bustanul Fuady Bisri, Kobe University, Japan; Cerdas ... Read More
Practitioner Spotlight
