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Strengthening Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities in Western Sydney

Since 2023, Australian Red Cross has led the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Western Sydney, working with communities most affected by extreme heat. As extreme weather grows more frequent and severe, the program supports people and cities to prepare, adapt, and thrive. This infographic highlights key achievements to date, spanning both local action and

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Forced to Flee in a Changing Climate: How IFRC is addressing climate and disaster displacement in Asia Pacific

This IFRC report highlights how climate change and disasters are driving displacement across Asia Pacific, the world’s most disaster-prone region. In 2024 alone, over 24 million people were displaced by disasters, accounting for more than half of the global total. Through 39 case studies from 21 National Societies, the report showcases locally led Red Cross

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Increasing healthcare continuity during floods – Solutions Brief

This solution brief forms part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance’s solutions series. The solution series aims to improve outreach and impact of such resilient practices at a global level. This brief explores how the Philippine Red Cross has worked to strengthen local capacity and increase healthcare continuity during floods. This resource presents the process

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Localized early warning voice messages – Solutions brief

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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Unpacking the Summer: Learning About Heat in Adelaide

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Listening Over Coffee: Stories Behind the Data  The Post-Event Review Capability (PERC), developed by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, offers a structured approach to understanding how and why hazard events escalate into disasters. In South Australia, this framework is being put into action to unpack the complexities of heat in an urban context. The Adelaide

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Scorched Future: The Rising Toll of Extreme Heat in the Philippines

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  Authors: Mia Grace Ligutan, Seth Sarmiento, Steven Villena, Cale Johnstone Rising temperatures in the Philippines, particularly in urban areas like Metro Manila, present growing health and economic risks. Many remain unaware of extreme heat as a serious threat. The Philippine Red Cross is actively enhancing resilience through education, early warning systems and community engagement.

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Private Sector Partnerships in Disaster Management: Lessons from the Philippines and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)

This case study, published by the UN Connecting Business initiative (CBi) — a joint OCHA-UNDP project — documents how the Philippines evolved from ad hoc private sector disaster response to a fully integrated, nationally recognized public-private partnership model. At the center of this story is the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), established in 2009 following

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Strengthening Risk Governance from the Ground Up: Nepal’s MDRGA Tool in Action

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Authors: Bhesh Parajuli | Cale Johnstone | Anil Rai Local Solutions for Local Risks Disaster risk is most acutely felt—and most effectively managed—at the local level. In Nepal, the rollout of the Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) Tool is showing how empowering local leadership can lead to systemic change. With the support of the

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Case study: A catalyst for strengthening local governance in Nepal

The Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) Tool empowers municipal authorities to review the current status of disaster risk reduction and management governance, identify and take action on needs and priorities. The tool is a resource developed out of a partnership between IFRC, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the Ministry of Federal Affairs

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