Building on the successful cooperation between the Red Cross of Montenegro and the municipality of Golubovci on the repair and construction of a flood protection wall in Ponari community, the two decided to team up again for a more ambitious green and grey infrastructure project in Kurilo and Bistrice. Written by Jonathan Ulrich and Nataša …
Working with local partners – and nature – for flood resilience Read More »
Technological Emergencies triggered by natural hazards (so called NATECH Events) become also more relevant with the increase of the frequency and strength of natural and climate related hazards. Different material from various organisations address the aspects of NATECH and provide guidance. Available in several languages.
Various guidance and classifications of personal proactive equipment suggested for CBRN environments from RCRC National societies and other organisations. Available in English and German.
Dams plays a vital role in different countries overall infrastructure. Dam infrastructure can be affected by natural hazards, man-made threats, as well as an imbalance between resources invested and a dam’s age. In several regions ageing infrastructure increases the particular risks of dam breaks and cascading events.
Various general guidance material covering all aspects of CBRN / Hazardous materials. Available in English and German.
Specific guidance material developed by the Swiss Fire rescue services on the topic of CBRN / Hazardous materials. Available in German, English and French.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of soft and flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make the mineral useful, but they also make asbestos exposure highly toxic. Asbestos is an effective insulator, and it can be used in cloth, paper, cement, plastic and other materials to make them …
Social distancing had remained a permanent feature among the measures recommended to the public by the health authorities. The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) wanted to gain insight into the psychosocial consequences of social distancing by asking the following questions: · How had social distancing affected social life amongst the general population? · Had more people …
In the report “Humanitarian needs in Norway. Status 2022”, which the Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) commissioned from Statistics Norway, Hammersland and Barstad (2022) thoroughly document how suffering and distress exists in Norway. Whilst this group is not sizeable when measured in proportion to the Norwegian population, it is considerable in absolute terms. The form and …
Social Pulse 2022 – a report on the biggest humanitarian needs in Norway Read More »
Main purpose of report With this thematic note, the Norwegian Red Cross wishes to present fact-based knowledge about crime among young people, review the scope of the problem and highlight which development trends stand out in the relevant literature and statistics in the area. Methodology Desk study, literature review Main findings Overall, there has been …
“Young people who commit crime” worrying trends among the very youngest Read More »