Increasing heat risks combined with rapid urbanization trends, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia, and aging population trends, for example in Europe, result in a need to scale action to prevent impacts on lives, health, and wellbeing. Recognizing this need, the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) has been supporting heat action at multiple levels, from […]
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This briefing note outlines common winter weather hazards experienced across Europe and Central Asia, and the ways in which National Societies are preparing for and responding to them. It also provides insights into how the changing climate is influencing weather hazards, and highlights how National Societies can adapt plans, programmes and operations to take into
About this Paper This research investigates the barriers preventing rural communities in Lezha, Albania, from effectively accessing, understanding, and acting on early warning information for natural disasters. Using a mixed-method approach, the study highlights critical challenges, such as limited access to timely warnings (only 11% of respondents found information easily accessible), poor comprehension of messages
Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities Implementation Guides – October 2024 DARAJA Case Study, pp. 25-26 Climate-related hazards are growing in intensity and frequency, causing significant loss and damage in cities around the world. Successful emergency preparedness, including the use of early warning systems, is critical to enabling cities and
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In 2024, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, celebrated on the 13th of October, is focused on the theme of ‘Empowering the next generation for a resilient future’. Today we explore ways in which children and youth have been integrated into and prioritised in climate resilience actions carried out by Red Cross Red Crescent
With a rich history spanning over a century, the Albanian Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster preparedness and response efforts, from addressing local emergencies to promoting long-term community resilience. Fatos Xhengo, the Coordinator of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Program, brings over 30 years of experience to his role. In this DRM
With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Albanian Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Impact brief_Albania_ENG-digital ZFRA_Impact brief_Albania_ALB-digital This impact brief summarises the program activities, including 3 fundamental pillars of change, institutional learning
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With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Albanian Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Final report_Albania_ENG-digital ZFRA_Final report_Albania_ALB-digital This program report explores 3 fundamental pillars of change that led to significant impact at
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With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Red Cross of Montenegro, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Impact Brief_Montenegro_English-digital ZFRA_Impact Brief_Montenegro_Montenegrin-digital This impact brief summarises the program activities, including 3 fundamental pillars of change, institutional
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With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Red Cross of Montenegro, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Final report_Montenegro_English-digital ZFRA_Final report_Montenegro_Montenegrin-digital This report explores 3 fundamental pillars of change that led to significant impact at
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