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Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of Heat Action Plans

06 Aug 2026
Extreme heat is a deadly and growing threat to cities worldwide. As recognition of heat risks increases, local governments have begun developing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) to outline goals, relevant information, and strategies for mitigating and managi...
Assessment or evaluation, Guidance material, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Heat Wave, Urban Resilience

Strengthening participatory processes for locally led resilience in the Philippines

28 Jul 2026
The ‘Pathways to locally led adaptation: Lessons for effective climate resilience finance’ report explores cross-cutting approaches to strengthen and operationalize locally led adaptation, offering practical recommendations for intermediaries, do...
Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Engagement and Accountability, Disaster Risk Financing, Flood, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management

Urban Climate Resilience Program in Spain

16 Jul 2026
In Spain, the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) was delivered by the Spanish Red Cross in partnership with Zurich Spain and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). From 2023 to 2026, the program helped stren...
Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Community Engagement and Accountability, Early Warning Systems, Flood, Heat Wave, Public Awareness and Public Education, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience, Youth Disaster Preparedness

Impact report: From local action to lasting impact

16 Jul 2026
This report captures the outcomes and impact of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Spain between 2023 and 2026. It demonstrates how a systemic approach—combining community-led action, innovation, partnerships, and evidence-informed deci...
Anticipatory action, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Preparedness Games, Early Warning Systems, Flood, Heat Wave, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Public Awareness and Public Education, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience, Youth Disaster Preparedness

Impact infographic: Action for urban resilience in Madrid and Valencia

16 Jul 2026
This infographic provides a visual snapshot of the Urban Climate Resilience Program’s impact in Spain between 2023 and 2026. Organised around three impact pathways—innovation, community preparedness, and partnerships—it highlights key achie...
Anticipatory action, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Preparedness Games, Early Warning Systems, Flood, Heat Wave, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Public Awareness and Public Education, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience, Youth Disaster Preparedness

Understanding resilience over time in Madrid and Valencia

16 Jul 2026
The Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) framework guided the design, monitoring, and evaluation of the UCRP Spain program, ensuring actions were informed by evidence and enabling an assessment of the impact of the resilience solutio...
Flood, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience

Analysis of Vector Risks in Madrid and Valencia

16 Jul 2026
In 2024, the Spanish Red Cross Emergency Response Unit conducted vector risk analyses in the neighbourhoods of La Punta (Valencia) and Vista Alegre (Madrid) as part of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP). The assessments examined potential br...
Flood, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Risk Assessments in Madrid and Valencia

16 Jul 2026
In collaboration with Zurich Risk Solutions, the Spanish Red Cross carried out risk assessments in the neighbourhoods of La Punta, Valencia and Vista Alegre, Madrid, to identify key infrastructure and the strengths and weaknesses of the target neighb...
Flood, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience

Measuring climate resilience in Madrid and Valencia

16 Jul 2026
This report presents the findings of the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) baseline assessment across target communities in Madrid and Valencia. It explains the resilience measurement approach and highlights key resilience gaps, s...
Flood, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience

Understanding the global landscape of heat early warning systems

23 Jun 2026
This report provides a global overview Heat Early Warning Systems, examining where they exist, how they are designed and operated, and their challenges and opportunities. It assesses the state of systems through the four core pillars of early warning...
Early Warning Systems, Heat Wave
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