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El Niño 2026–2027: Preparedness Resources for Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Preparedness Hub El Niño 2026-2027: Preparedness resources for Asia Pacific El Niño is active and intensifying into a strong event, possibly a “super” El Niño. Compounded by global market disruption, the risks to Asia Pacific are significant. This page explains what that means, and brings together the resources National Societies need to prepare and act early. On this page Understanding the risk Impacts by sub-region Preparedness actions Resources Lessons from 2023-24 Understanding El Niño 2026-27 risks The El […]
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Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of Heat Action Plans
06 Aug 2026
Extreme heat is a deadly and growing threat to cities worldwide. As recognition of heat risks increases, local governments have begun developing Heat ...
Treaty on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters
25 Jun 2026
In disaster response, timing is everything. A delayed shipment, a stalled visa, or unclear coordination can mean the difference between help arriving ...
From Geneva to Jaipur: How the World Came Together for Heat Action Day 2026
15 Jun 2026
Heatwaves are no longer a distant threat. They are becoming more frequent, longer, hotter, and deadlier – and every year they put millions of pe...
The Ethiopian Red Cross’s Emergency Operations Centre Strengthens Crisis Response
28 Apr 2026
From conflict to climate-related disasters, this Emergency Operations Centre is transforming how the Ethiopian Red Cross monitors risks, coordinates r...
Beyond Individual Risk: Why Extreme Heat Demands a Systems Response
18 Feb 2026
At a Glance Extreme heat becomes a disaster when it overwhelms the systems people rely on – housing, health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and soc...
Strengthening Community Resilience through Small Business Preparedness
10 Feb 2026
When disaster strikes-such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, or a business-halting heat wave-it doesn’t just disrupt homes and lives; it also g...
Strengthening Early Warning Systems for All: Evidence and Lessons from Last-Mile Communities
06 Jan 2026
This report synthesizes findings from 15 GDPC-supported studies across 14 countries to examine why early warnings often fail to translate into timely,...
Ready Before It Hits – How The American Red Cross Uses Anticipatory Action To Stay Ahead of Disasters
08 Oct 2025
When most people think of “disaster relief,” they picture what happens after a hurricane or wildfire-volunteers distributing blankets, set...
Unpacking the Summer: Learning About Heat in Adelaide
21 Jul 2025
Listening Over Coffee: Stories Behind the Data The Post-Event Review Capability (PERC), developed by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, offers ...
From Assessment to Action: A New Tool to Support Urban Resilience
15 Jul 2025
Cities around the world are stepping up efforts to reduce disaster risk and build resilience. While many tools help identify vulnerabilities, the chal...
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Featured Resources
Urban Climate Resilience Program in Australia
The Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) is a global partnership operating in cities across ten countries to strengthen resilience to climate-related disasters through locally led action, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based approaches. In Australia, UCRP is led by Australian Red Cross in p... Read More
Impact infographic: Strengthening extreme heat resilience in Western Sydney
This infographic provides a visual snapshot of the Urban Climate Resilience Program’s (UCRP) impact in Australia between 2023 and 2026. Organised around four impact pathways — local resilience action, shared evidence base for action, shaping policy, practice and investment, and driving colle... Read More
Impact report: Collective action for extreme heat resilience
This report captures the outcomes and impact of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Australia between 2023 and 2026. It demonstrates how a systemic approach—combining community-led action, innovation, partnerships, and evidence-informed decision-making—strengthened resilience to extre... Read More
Report, Research
The Lived Experiences of Vulnerable Populations in the Context of Extreme Heat
A mixed-methods study of over 2,000 residents across five cities in Bangladesh and Nepal examining how vulnerable urban populations experience, perceive, and respond to extreme heat, and whether existing heat interventions are reaching them. As climate change drives stronger, longer, and more freque... Read More
Heat Early Warning System in the Philippines: Current status and recommendations
This case study examines the current state of the Philippines’ heat early warning system, including how heat risk is understood and monitored, and how warnings are issued, communicated and acted upon across institutions. It finds growing knowledge of heat as a hazard and its impacts on mortality. ... Read More
Heat Early Warning System in Mexico: Current status and recommendations
This case study examines the current state of Mexico’s heat early warning system, including how heat risk is understood and monitored, and how warnings are issued, communicated and acted upon across institutions. It finds that knowledge of heat risk is growing, but is unevenly translated into earl... Read More
Heat Early Warning System in Jordan: Current status and recommendations
This case study examines the current state of Jordan’s heat early warning system, including how heat risk is understood and monitored, and how warnings are issued, communicated and acted upon across institutions. It finds that Jordan has a strong technical and institutional foundation for monitori... Read More
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Crisis Connect — Open-Source Offline Emergency Communication
Crisis Connect is an open-source, offline-first emergency communication project designed for situations where cellular networks and internet connectivity are unavailable or disrupted. The application enables nearby smartphones to communicate directly using device-to-device connectivity, allowing use... Read More
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