Cities are particularly vulnerable to heatwaves because of the urban heat island effect. Right now the world's urban population is growing by around 1.4 million people every week. If this trend continues, by 2050 an estimated two thirds of the world's population will live in

Lee Seung-ki, 대한적십자사(Korean Red Cross) ambassador for climate crisis resilience, graced this week's Urban Collaboration Platform held in Seoul 🇰🇷 Urban areas are now more prone to climate-induced disasters. The IFRC assist globally and respond locally. More 👇🏽 mk.co.kr/en/society/110…

“When developing cities or building buildings, guidelines should be created and applied to reduce the damage caused by climate change." Strategies to address extreme temperatures such as appropriate insulation need to be urgently adopted #MCR2030 mk.co.kr/en/society/110…

🚨VACANCY ALERT!🚨 The Global Shelter Cluster and CatholicRelief are hiring a Technical Advisor II – Global Shelter Cluster Cash and Markets Focal Point. 🌍Location: Remote, based in countries where CRS has existing offices 🔗 Apply by 31 Aug 2024: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Together with Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, our objectives include enhancing the resilience of urban and rural communities and promoting the widespread adoption of impactful climate practices.

We're thrilled to announce two new Working Groups on addressing PSEA and tackling extreme heat risks and a new Technical Community of Practice! Learn more about these groups and how to get involved by reading our latest Global Update, available here: mailchi.mp/sheltercluster…

If you are at the #WUF12, we are happy to welcome you to our networking event on 6 November at 15:00. Don’t miss this fabulous all-woman panel! IFRC ICLEI Climate Centre

The IFRC launched a Federation-wide emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss Francs to address the immense humanitarian impact following the dramatic escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. Global solidarity is needed as needs are growing by the day. bit.ly/4f4kaTT

Fascinating session currently ongoing at WUF12 on Heat Health and Housing #IFRC #IFRCClimateCentre #WUF12 #ShelterCluster Join us live us05web.zoom.us/j/82786097293

Accessibility for everyone! Great service provision and visibility for الهلال الأحمر المصري at #WUF12 . Distances are long but ERCS volunteers are at the venue to make sure people with less mobility are not disadvantaged. IFRC IFRC Middle East and North Africa

🌡️As global temperatures reach new record highs month after month, half a million people are dying every year from heat. While climate change is making this silent killer more extreme, it is not beyond our control. From #COP29, we call on world leaders to take decisive action

Today, @IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain hosted The "Beat the Heat Together" event COP29 Azerbaijan, highlighting the urgent action on extreme heat. More than 490,000 people die annually from heat-related causes. And unless we act, that number could rise fivefold by 2050. At the

.@IFRC SG Jagan Chapagain concluded his engagement at #COP29 in Baku with the UNSG HL Event on Delivering #EW4All and Addressing #ExtremeHeat. “From satellites to sandbags, we’re building a seamless line of defense against climate risks.”

Mitigating #GBV risks in shelter programming translates into safer and more accessible programming for all Global Shelter Cluster Interested in learning more? Click here 👉🏼bit.ly/30UOZtf #EndGBVTogether #16Days

Science fiction in 2012 😳😱 m.youtube.com/watch?v=C6FjHR…

Having a home remains out of reach for hundreds of thousands whose lives have been upended by the earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria two years ago. With @IFRC support, Turkish Türk Kızılay International & Syrian Red Crescent are working hard to rebuild lives & bring hope. bit.ly/3Q52mNG

This is what it means to be independent, principled and true to your values. Proud to be an alumni…Harvard University

Extreme heat is an invisible killer. It kills 490,000 people annually but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Many deaths go uncounted due to poor tracking and underreporting. Explore the report produced by the @IFRC and the Climate Centre. 👇

One life lost is far too many. Local humanitarians remain the backbone of humanitarian operations around the world. Yet, they are also the ones who bear the overwhelming brunt of violence and loss. In 2025 alone, 18 volunteers and staff of our National Red Cross and Red

What a shame for humanity! When did helping a fellow human being become a crime? #darktimes volkskrant.nl/buitenland/zaa…