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Enhancing People-Centred Early Warning Systems (PCEWS) in Traditional Coastal Communities of Brazil: An Intersectional Approach to Inclusive Risk Communication

17 Dec 2024

About this Paper: This study investigates barriers to accessing and acting on Early Warning Systems (EWS) among traditional coastal communities in southeastern Brazil, focusing on Quilombola and Caiçara groups. These communities face unique challenges, including delayed information, unreliable communication technologies, and misinformation, exacerbated by socio-economic and geographic vulnerabilities. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research engaged community members through workshops, storytelling sessions, and demographic analysis to identify key barriers and opportunities for improvement. Findings revealed that individuals with disabilities, older adults, […]

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Preparedness for winter weather and response by National Societies in Europe and Central Asia

Global Disaster Preparedness Center 13 Jan 2025
This briefing note outlines common winter weather hazards experienced across Europe and Central Asia, and the ways in which National Societies are pre...

Cities and climate resilience: reflections from the World Urban Forum 2024

Avatar photo Cale Johnstone 27 Nov 2024
Following the conclusion of COP29 this week, a critical area of discussion in climate mitigation and adaptation is the role of the urban context. Whil...

Dominica Building Resilience Through Community Early Warning Systems

Sarita Maurya 04 Sep 2024
Setting the Scene ​​​​​Dominica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the impacts of which have already been experienced wh...

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From Local Infrastructure to National Policies: How the Albanian Red Cross Leads the Way in Building Resilient Communities
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 09 Oct 2024
With a rich history spanning over a century, the Albanian Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster preparedness and response efforts, from addr...
Preparing for the Disasters in Harsh Weather Conditions: Positioning Disaster Management within the Climate Framework
Avatar photo Yasuhiro Soshino 27 Aug 2024
Picture this: A powerful earthquake strikes, and thousands flee to a gymnasium-turned-shelter. Instead of finding safety, evacuees face a new threat: ...
Scaling Up Resilience: How Red Cross of Montenegro is Transforming Flood Preparedness
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 09 Jul 2024
From earthquakes and floods to COVID-19 and population movements, the Red Cross of Montenegro plays a pivotal role in bolstering the nation's capacity...
Empowering Communities, Influencing National Change: The Mexican Red Cross’ Approach to Flood Resilience
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 05 Jun 2024
Leading the way in strengthening community resilience, the Mexican Red Cross is at the forefront of impactful disaster preparedness and risk reduction...
Reactivation of Municipal Nursery Garden, Nacaome City, Valle. Honduras
Avatar photo Aynur Kadihasanoglu 22 Apr 2024
The climate change coalition of Nacaome City, Valle, in collaboration with the Municipal Government and the Honduran Red Cross, is implementing climat...
Digital mapping the cities and communities to understand risks and vulnerabilities
Avatar photo Aynur Kadihasanoglu 20 Apr 2024
Around ending of December to January month as a way of complimenting the achievements of the previous City-Wide Risk Assessment Tanzania Red Cross Soc...
Climate crises Q&A: Why have some recent storms gained so much strength, so quickly?
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 05 Feb 2024
Warming oceans and the El Nino phenomenon have caused some storms to gain strength far more rapidly than predicted. When communities are caught off-gu...
Disaster early-warning systems can succeed – but collective action is needed
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 22 Nov 2023
By Andrew C. Tupper & Carina J. Fearnley Early warnings have long been known to be vital for saving lives and economic pain when disaster threaten...
Nature-based Solution for River basin and Coastal Risk Resilience Community
Thomas Aquino Banir Hikmat 16 May 2023
The Nature-based Solution for River basin and Coastal Risk Resilience Community program is applied harmoniously within the framework of Integrated Com...
Adapting to the impacts of extreme heat in Bangladesh’s labour force
Global Disaster Preparedness Center 08 May 2023
The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary, Lucia Letsch, Shouro Das...
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