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Heat Early Warning System in Jordan: Current status and recommendations

This case study examines the current state of Jordan’s 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 that Jordan has a strong technical and institutional foundation for monitoring and forecasting heat, but translating forecasts into timely and effective […]

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Crisis Connect — Open-Source Offline Emergency Communication

Crisis Connect is an open-source, offline-first emergency communication project designed for situations where cellular networks and internet connectivity are unavailable or disrupted. The application enables nearby smartphones to communicate directly using device-to-device connectivity, allowing users to exchange emergency messages and essential information without relying solely on external communication infrastructure. Crisis Connect is available on Android

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Fighting the flames. Evaluation report: Institutionalising a Volunteer First Responder Service in Armenia

Many countries around the world now find themselves exposed to a dramatic increase in wildfire risk. Especially where response capacity is limited, this represents a huge challenge for fire services. In Armenia, which has on-duty fire services mainly in cities and towns, capacity in rural areas tends to be thin. The VolFiRe project sought to

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Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of Heat Action Plans

Extreme heat is a deadly and growing threat to cities worldwide. As recognition of heat risks increases, local governments have begun developing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) to outline goals, relevant information, and strategies for mitigating and managing heat in their communities. As a relatively new area of planning, there is limited guidance on what HAPS

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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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RFP: Organizational Safeguarding Baseline Assessment — American Red Cross International Services

The American National Red Cross, International Services Department, is inviting qualified consulting firms and individual consultants to submit proposals for an Organizational Safeguarding Baseline Assessment. The assessment will deliver a comprehensive review of the organization’s safeguarding framework — policies, procedures, governance, systems, and organizational practices — along with practical recommendations to strengthen safeguarding in line

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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 and extreme heat in Madrid and Valencia. Through stories, data, and key achievements, the report highlights the program’s impact,

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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 that demonstrate how the program strengthened resilience to floods and extreme heat in Madrid and Valencia. The Urban Climate Resilience

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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 into concrete early action at global, regional, and country level. The SOPs

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