Aynur Kadihasanoglu
aynur.kadihasanoglu@redcross.org
Geneva,
I work at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Center and the American Red Cross, Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) as the Senior Urban Specialist. Focus of my work is strengthening local capacities through close collaboration with global partners and field teams and developing innovative approaches, tools and methodologies aimed at scaling up impact in urban settings. Some examples of work include starting and leading the Urban Collaboration Platform of IFRC (2015-21), leading the Coastal Cities and Coalition Program (2017-21) and managing the Extreme Heat Small grants program of the GDPC and CC (2022). My motivation is to use my educational background in city and regional planning, combined with earlier work in the development arena with the UN and the World Bank to help RCRC National Societies be confident and skilled in understanding and taking action against the compounding risks that the urban communities are facing.
Research, Video
![Extreme Heat Research Webinars](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Extreme heat is deadly, on the rise globally, and its toll can be reduced. Despite the growing adverse impacts, there is a lack of global awareness, risk analysis, and action to combat heat risks. The Global Disaster Preparedness Center of the Americ...
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![Examining relationships between extreme heat and migration/ displacement and human mobility in Zacapa, Guatemala](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Dr. Edgar Miguel López Álvarez, MD1, Prof. Gabriel Andre Azurdia Mijangos2, Luis R. Torres-Hostos, PhD3, Anna Erwin, PhD4, Rubén A. Mazariegos, PhD5 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center....
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![Heatwaves-Driven Human Morbidity and Mortality over Selected Counties in Kenya](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Bethwel Mutai 1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Although heat-related disasters have risen worldwide, lack of reliable and consistent climate datasets and standard detection metrics i...
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![Public Perception of the Health and Social Risks of Extreme Heat in Northern Ghana](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Shamsu-Deen Ziblim1, Victor Mogre2, Sophia E.A. Kpebu2, Bright Y. Amoore2, Bruce A. Abugri2, Rayza Sison3, Laud Boateng3, Rajesh Vedathan3 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The health...
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![Cost-Effective Traditional and Modern Coping Strategies for Heatwaves Prevalent in Tribal, Rural and Urban India](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Niti Mishra1, Peehu Pardeshi2, Shivani Kaim1, Dipali Bar1, Bateswar Das1, Saurabhi Niroula1, Poulami Ganguli1, Muskaan Ahmed1. with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Recently, the year 20...
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![Towards Liveable Cities: Extreme Heat Distribution in South African Cities](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Timothy Chambers1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Extreme temperatures have severe impacts on human health. In a climate that is projected to significantly warm in future, these imp...
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![Extreme heat risk among informal sector workers based on perception in Nagpur, India](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Dr. Rajashree Kotharkar1, Sagar Rajopadhye1, Sanyukta Shaw1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The frequency and intensity of climate change phenomena such as heatwaves are increasin...
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![Relationship between high temperatures and hospitalization risk in different ecological regions in Vietnam](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Nu Quy Linh Tran1,2, Thi Kim Hieu Ngo3, Thi Tuong Vy Nguyen3, Tran Ngoc Dang3, Son Nghiem4, Dung Phung5 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The increased ambient temperatures worldwid...
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![Identification of local heat thresholds and related health impacts: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu Cities in Kenya](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Joyce Kimutai 1,2, Patricia Nying’uro1, Luke Harrington3, Wesley Oghera4, Friederike Otto5 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. As the climate warms, more days with extremely hot t...