‘1.5°C degrees exceeded for a year and a half – ever greater demand for Red Cross Red Crescent action’
9 March 2025
Publication
A handbook for navigating fragility, conflict and violence
Communities beset by fragility, conflict and violence are disproportionately affected by disasters, and specially framed risk reduction in these settings is pivotal to saving lives amidst the political and social turmoil. But how? A new handbook helps to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of FCV settings. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and jointly developed by the IFRC, the ICRC, the German Red Cross and the Climate Centre, it is based on solid Movement experience and is also available in summary form in French and Spanish.
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Latest publications
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The climate action journey
The importance of scaling up locally led adaptation
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In response to flooding in #Cameroon’s Far North region, @CroixRougeCam volunteers are on the ground raising awareness and helping communities prevent epidemics. But the needs remain vast—urgent action is still required.
At the distribution site in Mossuril district, Mozambique -@IFRC’s @NaemiHeita, highlights the ongoing support to communities affected by Cyclone Dikeledi. Thanks to @Red_Cross_Moz efforts and donor contributions, families are receiving relief that helps them recover and rebuild.
Heavy rains have flooded parts of Antananarivo #Madagascar, affecting 3,688 people & displacing 2,936 across 5 sites. Authorities issued severe weather alerts, triggering emergency measures. @MadaRedCross volunteers are on standby as more heavy rainfall is expected until Feb 19.
Event
2024 virtual Climate and YOUth Summit
The fourth virtual Climate and YOUth Summit was held on 11 December 2024. Organized by the IFRC, the American and Norwegian Red Cross and the Climate Centre, in partnership with the Global Youth Mobilization initiative of the “Big Six” alliance, it focused on youth-led innovations, with real-time translation in Arabic, French and Spanish. Describing youth as “a remarkable force of resilience and action”, IFRC President Kate Forbes said in a video message to the summit that it was a reminder of the crucial role played by young people in mitigating climate change.
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