IAEA Fukushima Report
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has prepared a comprehensive report about the Nuclear Accident at Fukushima Daiichi in March 2011.
IAEA Fukushima Report Read More »
Report
Fukushima
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.
Barriers and Opportunities for a Multi-Hazard Humanitarian Approach
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,
Barriers and Opportunities for a Multi-Hazard Humanitarian Approach Read More »
2020 GDPC Portfolio Review
Click below to view or download a copy of the 2020 GDPC Portfolio Review. 2020 GDPC Portfolio Review
2020 GDPC Portfolio Review Read More »
COVID-19 AND THE IMPACT ON MIGRANTS – IFRC Briefing note:
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
COVID-19 AND THE IMPACT ON MIGRANTS – IFRC Briefing note: Read More »
Community Presentation of the FRMC Baseline Study in Pangasinan, Philippines
This case study describes how the data and results of the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities (FRMC) were presented to and discussed with members of communities targeted by the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Program of the Philippine Red Cross and the IFRC. The FRMC is a resilience measurement approach developed by the Zurich Flood Resilience
Community Presentation of the FRMC Baseline Study in Pangasinan, Philippines Read More »
World Cities Report 2020
The World Cities Report 2020 convincingly affirms that well-planned, managed, and financed cities and towns create economic, social, environmental and other unquantifiable value that can vastly improve the quality of life of all. Urbanization can be leveraged for the fight against poverty, inequality, unemployment, climate change and other pressing global challenges. In this regard, sustainable
World Cities Report 2020 Read More »
Healthy Pandemic Resilient Cities
Most of the world’s cities have spent considerable time and effort enhancing their resilience against a whole host of threats and risks, particularly relating to climate change, extreme weather events and rising sea levels. But until now, the potentially devastating impact of a pandemic had not played a large role in collective thinking about planning,
Healthy Pandemic Resilient Cities Read More »
Covid-19 and Migration Update – Middle East and North Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the regional dynamics of migration and mobility, with profound health, social and economic consequences for the most vulnerable, including migrants, displaced populations and their communities. reception, and returnees. This update covers a period of 4 months: January – April 2020
Covid-19 and Migration Update – Middle East and North Africa Read More »
IFRC-report-COVID19-migrants-least-protected-most-affected
Least Protected, Most Affected: Migrants and refugees facing extraordinary risks during the COVID-19 pandemic was officially launched for an external audience in Geneva today (10 September) by IFRC President, Francesco Rocca. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, President Rocca, said: “COVID-19 has been cruel for all of us. It has been catastrophic for migrants. They face even more restrictions in terms of accessing
IFRC-report-COVID19-migrants-least-protected-most-affected Read More »