Some of the extreme temperatures recorded around the world at the beginning of July would have been “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, according to a new study. nyti.ms/43KcXlk

[Thread] New climate attribution study on the simultaneous heat waves in the US, Europe and China shows overwhelming links to climate change in all 3 events. *Finds US/Europe events "virtually impossible" without climate change axios.com/2023/07/25/hea… 1/

N hemisphere #HeatWaves should no longer be seen as unusual & will be 'hotter & even more common if #emissions not rapidly cut' - World Weather Attribution; Julie Arrighi wants 'cultural shift' in perceptions; pic, Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός - Hellenic Red Cross vols provide first aid to firefighters - bit.ly/454NQuR

"We need a cultural shift in how we think about extreme heat: it’s deadly and on the rise", says Julie Arrighi, Acting Climate Centre Director. Across Europe, @IFRC network supports communities in getting prepared for weather extremes and staying safe. climatecentre.org/10652/north-am…

I would like to thank governments of the world for having elected me to serve ⁦IPCC⁩ as Working Group I co-chair, together with my fellow co-chair Prof. Xiaoye Zhang. Many challenges ahead!

After #stormhans floods & destruction in Nordic region, Anne Bergh says: 'The Norwegian Red Cross response is the largest we have ever had to implement in our own country'; pic, Norges Røde Kors volunteers coordinate help to small community of Asak - bit.ly/47nzFTn

International humanitarian law is clear Civilians - Medical professionals - Hospitals - Ambulances - Clinics All are protected under the law of war.

.IFRC Asia Pacific Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) special report: as #heatwaves become ever more punishing in Bangladesh, #RedCrescent volunteers like Fatema Khatun (L in photo) are helping people cope and stay healthy in poor neighbourhoods of Rajshahi and other #cities - bit.ly/46XuwjQ

Many condolences to Saleem's family, friends, and colleagues. A dedicated champion of climate action, he inspired many and he leaves behind a profound legacy in the climate world. He will be missed.

The 3rd Red Cross Red Crescent virtual youth climate summit is coming soon: save the date...

.Climate Centre team pay tribute to Saleemul Huq (file pic, at COP 22) in our look back at his life; among many achievements, he was one of the few people to have attended every COP meeting back to 1995; 'a voice for the voiceless', says Patrick Verkooijen - bit.ly/3MkLTTW

In 2011 file pic, a woman uses water from a tank filled by ICRC/Syrian Red Crescent in a drought-affected governorate, new World Weather Attribution study shows little has changed, Climate Centre's Rana El Hajj says conflict has greatly reduced people's ability to cope - bit.ly/3Qv4xKg

In pic Kenya Red Cross vols help people to safety amid seasonal #flood crisis probable result of impacts of #ElNino/+IOD; IFRC-DREF protocols there & in #Somalia enlisted to enable ops to be expanded; Mohammed Omer Mukhier calls again for 'climate action now' - bit.ly/3QDVXsF

More women in leadership positions at the Red Cross Red Crescent movement? Yes, please. In over 100 years of history, we only had one female @IFRC President. We need more Margaretas, Natias, Aminas, Annabellas — and Kates. Glow Red growing strong!

.Julie Arrighi: As the world gets more complex, with #climatechange aggravating many issues we face, she's just the right person to provide leadership. At Climate Centre we look forward to collaboration with Kate (pic, in Mexico) in tackling the #climatecrisis - bit.ly/3tnzyrL

.Climate Centre #YearEnder2023 (pics, from top L: north-east Libya, Storm Daniel; British Columbia, Canada, wildfires; Kwale county, Kenya, early action seeds; Emilia-Romagna, Italy, floods - bit.ly/41pvIuZ

Congratulations to Dr. Aditya V. Bahadur, the incoming director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. Our board and entire team welcome you aboard and look forward to your May 1 start! bit.ly/4bkinbU Aditya V. Bahadur, PhD Climate Centre

Today is #InternationalWomensDay. This year’s theme is all about investing in women and accelerating progress. As the world is grappling with multiple crises, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Every day, our IFRC teams are dedicated to building a world that

.Xavier Castellanos says 'decade demands unequivocal commitment to locally led #adaptation as we confront escalating #climate crisis,' w full IFRC Climate Centre 7-step #climate action journey rolled out globally today after intro at Naivasha, #Kenya workshop (pic) - bit.ly/4crfk24

.Climate Centre summary; Julie Arrighi says new call to action 'comes at a pivotal moment w Earth having just seen warmest day in recent history & 2024 set to follow 2023 into record books'; OCHA MENA pic, child cools off in a basin in Syria's Al-Hamra camp - bit.ly/4fh2MvH