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
![Managing Heat Stress Among Ready-made Clothing Workers in Bangladesh](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Farzana Yeasmin1 , Shannon Rutherford2 , Aaron Bach2 , Jean Palutikof3 , Fahim Tonmoy4, Fahmida Tofai5, Mahbubur Rahman1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The ready-made garme...
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![Extreme Heat in Serbia](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Dragan Milosevic1, Stevan Savic1, Jelena Dunjic1, Daniela Arsenovic1, Zorana Luzanin2 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Hot summers with intensive heat waves lead to strong heat-r...
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![Heat Risk Perceptions among different occupational groups in South India](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by PK Latha1, S Ranjith1, Vidhya Venugopal1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Dehydration and volume loss from climate-related excessive heat exposure can cause rapid mortality from ch...
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![Resident’s Perceptions of Extreme Heat in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Patience Chadambuka1, Sandra Bhatasara2, and Talent Moyo1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Focusing on rural and urban communities, the study sought to understand people’s perception...
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![Heat Risk Perception and Communication Strategies for Adaptation in Kampala City, Uganda](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Hakimu Sseviiri 1,2,3,4 , Paul Isolo Mukwaya1,2, Revocatus Twinomuhangi1,4, Kisira Yeeko1,3,5,6, Viola Nuwahereza3,7, Disan Byarugaba2,3, Patrick Kayima1,3,4 and Swabra Mandela Nakalanzi1,3,4 with funding support from ...
![Climate Change Impacts on Occupational Health of Farmers and Forestry Workers in Indonesia](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Efi Yuliati Yovi1, Anindrya Nastiti2, Budi Kuncahyo1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Climate change is a global issue that requires adequate preparation to avoid negative effects on h...
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![Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice & Risk Perceptions Regarding Heatwave Among Outdoor Workers in Nepal](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This research is carried out by Anjali Joshi1, Sabina Marasini1, Sudim Sharma2, Lava Timsina3, Biraj Man Karmacharya1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The annual rise in global temperature has led to the evident im...
![Extreme Heat: Preparing for the Heatwaves of the Future](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
This new report is a joint publication of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. It provides a sober...
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![Urban Refugees of Marmara, Turkiye](https://preparecenter.org/wp-content/themes/prepare-center/images/default.png)
Cities and local governments play important roles in strengthening the belonging of migrants and refugees to the city, especially in areas that are the cornerstones of social cohesion, such as education, employment, and learning the language of the h...