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Knowing vs. Doing: Closing the Preparedness Gap through Behaviour Change in Nepal
14 Sep 2026
Knowing vs. Doing: Closing the Preparedness Gap through Behaviour Change in Nepal Building on the strong results of its behaviour change work in healt...
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 ...
Treaty on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters
25 Jun 2026
In disaster response, timing is everything. A delayed shipment, a stalled visa, or unclear coordination can mean the difference between help arriving ...
From Geneva to Jaipur: How the World Came Together for Heat Action Day 2026
15 Jun 2026
Heatwaves are no longer a distant threat. They are becoming more frequent, longer, hotter, and deadlier – and every year they put millions of pe...
The Ethiopian Red Cross’s Emergency Operations Centre Strengthens Crisis Response
28 Apr 2026
From conflict to climate-related disasters, this Emergency Operations Centre is transforming how the Ethiopian Red Cross monitors risks, coordinates r...
Beyond Individual Risk: Why Extreme Heat Demands a Systems Response
18 Feb 2026
At a Glance Extreme heat becomes a disaster when it overwhelms the systems people rely on – housing, health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and soc...
Strengthening Community Resilience through Small Business Preparedness
10 Feb 2026
When disaster strikes-such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, or a business-halting heat wave-it doesn’t just disrupt homes and lives; it also g...
Strengthening Early Warning Systems for All: Evidence and Lessons from Last-Mile Communities
06 Jan 2026
This report synthesizes findings from 15 GDPC-supported studies across 14 countries to examine why early warnings often fail to translate into timely,...
Ready Before It Hits – How The American Red Cross Uses Anticipatory Action To Stay Ahead of Disasters
08 Oct 2025
When most people think of “disaster relief,” they picture what happens after a hurricane or wildfire-volunteers distributing blankets, set...
Unpacking the Summer: Learning About Heat in Adelaide
21 Jul 2025
Listening Over Coffee: Stories Behind the Data The Post-Event Review Capability (PERC), developed by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, offers ...
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22 Jun 2026
In this interview, Patricia Solórzano, Head of Strategic Communication and Accountability of the Costa Rican Red Cross, reflects on how the Preparedn...
15 Jun 2026
Heatwaves are no longer a distant threat. They are becoming more frequent, longer, hotter, and deadlier — and every year they put millions of people...
28 Apr 2026
From conflict to climate-related disasters, this Emergency Operations Centre is transforming how the Ethiopian Red Cross monitors risks, coordinates r...
28 Apr 2026
Standardized operating procedures for a timely and coordinated action Both the Hungarian Red Cross (HRC) and the Slovak Red Cross (SRC) have significa...
28 Apr 2026
Interview with Brandon McFarlane, IFRC National Society Preparedness and Development delegate. In one of the most complex and fragile contexts in the ...
28 Apr 2026
On October 1998, Hurricane Mitch transformed risk management in Central America forever. Its devastating passage left more than 11,000 people dead and...
20 Apr 2026
Jacobabad, Sindh, is a city defined by its extremes. Known historically as one of the hottest inhabited places on Earth, summer temperatures here freq...
18 Feb 2026
At a Glance Extreme heat becomes a disaster when it overwhelms the systems people rely on — housing, health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and social ...
10 Feb 2026
When disaster strikes—such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, or a business-halting heat wave—it doesn’t just disrupt homes and lives; it also g...
20 Oct 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to youth and community resilience, the Red Cross organized a first aid training session for young people at the Bimb...