In this policy paper, published by the Finnish Red Cross in November 2025, the Nepal Red Cross Society shows how effectiveness in disaster preparedness depends on the meaningful participation of groups in the most vulnerable situations. It has a specific focus on persons with disabilities and women in Eastern Nepal. The policy paper aims to […]
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 grinds local economies to a halt. Small and micro businesses, vital to communities, are among the most vulnerable to disaster impacts. Yet, they are also among the most critical players in any community’s recovery.
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Las alertas tempranas salvan vidas, pero solo cuando llegan a tiempo, son confiables y conducen a la acción. Este informe reúne evidencia de 15 estudios en 14 países para analizar por qué los sistemas de alerta temprana (SAT) a menudo no logran traducir las alertas en medidas de protección para las comunidades de última milla
As part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, the Philippine Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Plan International are working with communities across the Philippines to improve community resilience, increase investment, and improve policies for climate resilience at all governance levels in the Philippines. The Philippines is
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This report synthesizes findings from 15 GDPC-supported studies across 14 countries to examine why early warnings often fail to translate into timely, protective action — particularly for last-mile communities that are geographically isolated, socially marginalized, or economically vulnerable. Drawing on empirical research and complementary literature, the report highlights that early warning effectiveness is shaped not
Purpose of Review Heat Health Warning Systems (HHWS) reduce heat-related morbidity and mortality. We reviewed scientific studies on HHWS that use meteorological variables, local climate-epidemiological evidence, personalization, and built environment factors to determine heat stress thresholds. We identified key factors to enhance their precision and effectiveness. Recent Findings We categorized the findings into three groups.
The 2025 CAP Implementation Workshop and Training Report summarizes key discussions, presentations, and technical learning from the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop, held 21–23 October 2025 in Rome, Italy, hosted by the National Fire Corps of Italy and Alert-Hub.Org CIC, with co-sponsorship from IAEM and OASIS Open. The event brought together a global community
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When emergencies occur in urban areas, humanitarian and development actors do not necessarily know how to work with, or in support of, local governments responsible for their respective jurisdiction, in addition to their collaboration with national governments. Humanitarian and development actors responding do not always arrive with an intrinsic understanding of complex socio-economic dynamics, governance
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When most people think of “disaster relief,” they picture what happens after a hurricane or wildfire—volunteers distributing blankets, setting up shelters, and ensuring people are safe and fed. But a significant part of the American Red Cross’ response actually begins well before disaster strikes. This approach is called anticipatory action. And it’s not just a
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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