Wildfires pose a significant and increasing risk across the European Union (EU). In 2023, wildfires burned over 500,000 ha of land, marking it as the fourth-largest area burned annually on record in the EU. In the same year, Greece experienced the largest wildfire ever recorded in Europe, burning 96,000 ha in the area of Alexandroupolis. […]
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Form follows nature. Not as slogan. As method. In an age of climate emergency, urban intensification, and sensory saturation, this principle becomes resistance. It invites us to pause—not to impose geometry, but to observe ecology. To trace the shifting patterns of light, wind, and memory. To let trees instruct. To let people inhabit. This is
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Based on Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) data and community input, Practical Action identified a need for flood early warning messages to reach the most vulnerable in Faridpur District, Bangladesh. Using information from the national forecast, Practical Action develops understandable and actionable voice messages and sends them to registered mobile phone numbers to warn
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Since 2015, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has been at the forefront of anticipatory action, developing trigger models and testing early action activities for cyclones, floods, and heatwaves. By 2024, BDRCS had validated three Early Action Protocols (EAPs), targeting over 200,000 people, with an estimated activation cost of 940,000 CHF. Between 2019 and 2024,
The Role of the Algerian Red Crescent in Crisis Management and Disaster Response: A Case Study of Social Assistance and Flood Interventions in Naâma and Béchar “The Algerian Red Crescent (ARC) has played an increasingly significant role in addressing social and natural crises. The organization has expanded its humanitarian initiatives, particularly during the social
This case study highlights the Zambia Red Cross Society’s (ZRCS) activation of its Early Action Protocol (EAP) for riverine floods in January 2023. Developed with support from the Netherlands Red Cross, the EAP uses predictive tools like GloFAS to trigger anticipatory actions aimed at reducing flood risks. Following alerts for Kitwe and Kafue districts, ZRCS
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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
Coastal Cities and Extreme Heat Project (CoCHAP): Learning Product #1 – Co-Designing Solutions for Urban Resilience This learning product from the CoCHAP project provides an overview of the co-design process for developing solutions to risks and challenges identified through city-wide risk assessments in Tanzania and Honduras. It details the key steps and processes of the
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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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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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