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The Lived Experiences of Vulnerable Populations in the Context of Extreme Heat

A mixed-methods study of over 2,000 residents across five cities in Bangladesh and Nepal examining how vulnerable urban populations experience, perceive, and respond to extreme heat, and whether existing heat interventions are reaching them. As climate change drives stronger, longer, and more frequent heatwaves across South Asia, this report brings the voices of the most […]

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Heat Early Warning System in the Philippines: Current status and recommendations

This case study examines the current state of the Philippines’ heat early warning system, including how heat risk is understood and monitored, and how warnings are issued, communicated and acted upon across institutions. It finds growing knowledge of heat as a hazard and its impacts on mortality. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

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Heat Action Day 2026: Empowering School Students Through Heat Risk Awareness and Anticipatory Action in Bangladesh

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To mark Heat Action Day 2026, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) organized heat awareness activities in 12 schools across Chuadanga, Jashore, Satkhira, Kushtia, Meherpur, and Magura. The initiative supports this year’s global theme, “Indoor Heat: Recognizing and Taking Action Against the Health Risks We Face Indoors,” while promoting Anticipatory Action to reduce the health

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Strengthening participatory processes for locally led resilience in the Philippines

The ‘Pathways to locally led adaptation: Lessons for effective climate resilience finance’ report explores cross-cutting approaches to strengthen and operationalize locally led adaptation, offering practical recommendations for intermediaries, donors, funders, and governments. The full report features 10 case studies from across the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. This document includes the executive summary and the Philippines

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Study on Disability-inclusive & Gender-responsive Early Warning Systems in Khulna, Bangladesh

This study investigates the extent to which early warning systems in Bangladesh are disability-inclusive, accessible, and gender-responsive. It examines the lived experiences of people with disabilities and women, identifies barriers to effective access and participation, and explores opportunities to strengthen people-centred approaches that better support those most at risk from disasters.

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Tindakan Antisipatif Pembiayaan Pendahuluan: Panduan Praktis bagi Perhimpunan Nasional

Tindakan antisipatif semakin berkembang dan semakin diintegrasikan di seluruh Gerakan Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah. Seiring dengan penambahan lebih banyak Early Action Protocols (EAP) oleh Perhimpunan Nasional dan peningkatan skala program Tindakan Antisipatif mereka, pengembangan strategi Pembiayaan Pendahuluan untuk Tindakan Antisipatif menjadi sangat penting untuk memastikan pelaksanaan yang tepat waktu dan efektif. Jangka waktu

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Green Response in Emergencies: A Practical Process Guide

This process guide helps National Societies turn Climate and Environment commitments into practical action. Making emergency response more environmentally sustainable isn’t easy – there are lots of systems, decisions, and people involved, and it requires both internal buy-in and community input. The guide offers a simple, structured way to start integrating climate-smart and environmentally friendly

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Community members in Bangladesh take part in a disaster preparedness drill, carrying the Bangladesh Red Crescent and national flags through a flooded area. The exercise highlights the role of anticipatory action and pre-financing in enabling swift early response to coastal hazards.

Prefinanciación de la Acción Anticipatoria: Guía práctica para las sociedades nacionales

La acción anticipatoria está creciendo y consolidándose como un enfoque transversal en todo el Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja. A medida que las Sociedades Nacionales desarrollan más Protocolos de Acción Temprana (PAT) y amplían sus programas de acción anticipatoria, contar con una estrategia de prefinanciación para la acción

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Voices of Preparedness: Anastasiia Kiseleva, Canadian Red Cross

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In this interview, Anastasiia Kiseleva, Disaster Risk Management Advisor at the Canadian Red Cross, shares how her National Society supports disaster preparedness around the world, including a recent, focused initiative with the Bangladesh Red Crescent to enhance its Emergency Operations Center through improved information management and decision-making tools. How does the Canadian Red Cross support

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Voices of Preparedness: Rebecca Scheurer, Global Lead for Disaster Preparedness, American Red Cross

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In this interview, Rebecca Scheurer, Global Lead for Disaster Preparedness at the American Red Cross, shares how the organization promotes preparedness at both local and global levels to raise awareness of climate-related risks—with a particular focus on extreme heat, a growing “silent killer” in a warming world. How is the American Red Cross promoting preparedness

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