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Why early warnings are not leading to early action?

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as floods and landslides are increasing due to climate change. More accurate information is available from scientific sources, including through meteorological agencies, on weather events and potential future hazards. This information is vital for early warning systems, which are effective ways to protect people, livelihoods and […]

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Flood Resilience in Montenegro: Impact brief

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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Flood Resilience in Montenegro: Final program report

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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Dominica Building Resilience Through Community Early Warning Systems

Setting the Scene ​​​​​Dominica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the impacts of which have already been experienced when the island suffered a direct hit by category five Hurricane Maria in September 2017, which wiped out 226% of its gross domestic product. Two years later, Tropical Storm Erika passed over the island

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Preparing for the Disasters in Harsh Weather Conditions: Positioning Disaster Management within the Climate Framework

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Picture this: A powerful earthquake strikes, and thousands flee to a gymnasium-turned-shelter. Instead of finding safety, evacuees face a new threat: a heat wave pushes indoor temperatures to a stifling 36°C (97°F), with no air conditioning due to widespread power outages. This scenario, increasingly likely due to climate change, is what the Japanese Red Cross

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Community Engagement and Accountability in Drought Anticipatory Action

This case study documents the Kenya Red Cross Society’s (KRCS) implementation of Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) initiatives in drought anticipatory action projects in Kitui and Kwale counties. KRCS used early warning systems and action protocols to predict and mitigate drought impacts. The project employed various community engagement methods, with a notable focus on the

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Scaling Up Resilience: How Red Cross of Montenegro is Transforming Flood Preparedness

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From earthquakes and floods to COVID-19 and population movements, the Red Cross of Montenegro plays a pivotal role in bolstering the nation’s capacity to address diverse humanitarian challenges. Beyond immediate crisis response, the Red Cross actively contributes to a more resilient future through its preparedness and risk reduction initiatives. Bringing over 25 years of experience

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Cyclone Mocha Case Study

Cyclone Mocha, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Myanmar on May 14, 2023, causing significant damage in coastal areas of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Despite the challenges, Bangladesh’s disaster management efforts, led by the Cyclone Preparedness Programme, successfully evacuated over 700,000 people, with no reported loss of life. This case study highlights the effectiveness of

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Empowering Communities, Influencing National Change: The Mexican Red Cross’ Approach to Flood Resilience

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Leading the way in strengthening community resilience, the Mexican Red Cross is at the forefront of impactful disaster preparedness and risk reduction initiatives across the country. In collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in 2023 the Mexican Red Cross celebrated 10 years of implementation of the Flood Resilience

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