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From Geneva to Jaipur: How the World Came Together for Heat Action Day 2026
Heatwaves are no longer a distant threat. They are becoming more frequent, longer, hotter, and deadlier – and every year they put millions of people at risk and claim thousands of lives. On June 2, 2026, communities on nearly every continent answered that threat together for the fifth annual Heat Action Day (HAD). This year’s theme cut close to home, quite literally: indoor heat risk – recognizing and acting against the dangers we face inside our homes, workplaces, and care […]
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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 Forecasts to Action: Strengthening Preparedness in Somalia
25 Jun 2026
In April 2026, the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), with support from the Finnish Red Cross and ECHO, brought together 27 staff members, volunteers...
Voices of Preparedness: Khaled Rabeh, IFRC MENA region
23 Jun 2026
In this interview, Khaled Rabeh, Disaster Risk Manager Senior Officer at IFRC MENA, discusses the preparedness priorities, challenges, and actions sha...
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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Urban Climate Resilience Program in Spain
In Spain, the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) was delivered by the Spanish Red Cross in partnership with Zurich Spain and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). From 2023 to 2026, the program helped strengthen resilience to flooding and extreme heat in v... Read More
Impact report: From local action to lasting impact
This report captures the outcomes and impact of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Spain between 2023 and 2026. It demonstrates how a systemic approach—combining community-led action, innovation, partnerships, and evidence-informed decision-making—strengthened resilience to floods an... Read More
Impact infographic: Action for urban resilience in Madrid and Valencia
This infographic provides a visual snapshot of the Urban Climate Resilience Program’s impact in Spain between 2023 and 2026. Organised around three impact pathways—innovation, community preparedness, and partnerships—it highlights key achievements, evidence, and participant perspectives th... Read More
Understanding resilience over time in Madrid and Valencia
The Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) framework guided the design, monitoring, and evaluation of the UCRP Spain program, ensuring actions were informed by evidence and enabling an assessment of the impact of the resilience solutions implemented. These infographics summarise the k... Read More
Analysis of Vector Risks in Madrid and Valencia
In 2024, the Spanish Red Cross Emergency Response Unit conducted vector risk analyses in the neighbourhoods of La Punta (Valencia) and Vista Alegre (Madrid) as part of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP). The assessments examined potential breeding sites for disease vectors that could pose r... Read More
Risk Assessments in Madrid and Valencia
In collaboration with Zurich Risk Solutions, the Spanish Red Cross carried out risk assessments in the neighbourhoods of La Punta, Valencia and Vista Alegre, Madrid, to identify key infrastructure and the strengths and weaknesses of the target neighbourhoods with a view to preparing for heat waves a... Read More
Measuring climate resilience in Madrid and Valencia
This report presents the findings of the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) baseline assessment across target communities in Madrid and Valencia. It explains the resilience measurement approach and highlights key resilience gaps, strengths, and opportunities through data visualisa... Read More
Guidance material
Standard Operating Procedures: Early Action to El Niño/La Niña Episodes
These inter-agency Standard Operating Procedures set out how humanitarian and development actors should act ahead of El Niño and La Niña episodes rather than waiting for impacts to materialize. Endorsed by IASC Principals, they establish a common, phased framework for translating ENSO forecasts in... Read More
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