Heatwaves, or silent disasters, are increasingly common and can seriously affect human health, well-being and livelihood. In the past decade severe heatwaves have claimed numerous lives in Asia Pacific. Heatwave exposure will continue to increase, even in countries where heat has not been an issue in the past, and as a result of climate change, […]
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National-Society-Response-to-Covid-19-in-Urban-Areas-Final Literature-Review-Learning-on-Epidemics Learning from Local Responders to Guide Future Epidemic & Pandemic Responses in Urban Areas This study on Responding to COVID-19 in Urban Environments was commissioned by the German Red Cross through funding from the German Federal Foreign Office. This report forms the final of two outputs produced for the study. The first was
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Can we measure community resilience as part of base- and endline surveys? Yes, we can — and it’s not even that hard. This new report for Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is the based on a global first: the first application of resilience radar and resilience star as part of a longitudinal comparison. Its findings are
The CHARP programme was one of the longest lasting humanitarian support programmes of the IFRC and National societies to address the consequences of the Nuclear accident in Chernobyl in 1986. Over the years the different operational reports and evaluations provide evidence of the impact of RCRC operations to support the communities.
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The Nuclear accident in April 1986 at the NPP Chernobyl caused a number of mid to long term humanitarian consequences. A number of reports and resolutions addresses the different aspects and activities. Available in Russian and English.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has prepared a comprehensive report about the Nuclear Accident at Fukushima Daiichi in March 2011.
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Following the Nuclear accident in March 2011 at the Nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan a number of different research material and case studies provide a better understanding of the impact and humanitarian consequences.
This report aims to provide major insights and recommendations for the implementation of a multi-hazard humanitarian approach drawing from the different experiences of staff members of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement working in Africa. This report is the result of a consultation process of 35 staff members, including branch and HQ NS staff,
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Click below to view or download a copy of the 2020 GDPC Portfolio Review. 2020 GDPC Portfolio Review
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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, states are facing an unprecedented public health challenge, which has forced them to adopt stringent measures. Against this backdrop, the management of migratory movements adds another layer of complexity – migrants must not be disproportionately affected either by the pandemic itself or by the measures legitimately adopted by states in
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