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 @ProfPatrick_GCA - 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

On the eve of #COP29, Jagan Chapagain (pictured at last week's IFRC donor conference) renews call for 'local action on a global scale' to address the #humanitarian impacts of the #ClimateCrisis, w an approach spanning #health, #investment & timeliness - bit.ly/48Ij0uK

#ClimateCrisis is a health crisis, says new #RedCross #RedCrescent report just launched at #COP29 that sheds light on adaptation & the #health consequences of climate change in #Burkina Faso, #Malawi, #Somalia; file pic, #Cyclone Freddy damage in Malawi - bit.ly/3UXmap4

.IFRC press release today: Jagan Chapagain (speaking in pic) welcomes #COP29 outcome, but says new $300bn deal will be judged by whether it gets to communities that need it most, and how long it takes to reach them - bit.ly/4g2YOGE

#SouthAfrican #scientist Prof. Debra Roberts is new chair of Climate Centre board (announced today); first woman from Africa elected an HR co-chair in 2015, serving on WGII for 6AR, she has been named 1 of world's 100 most influential people on climate - bit.ly/4gphAbi

.IFRC Africa PR: 10m CHF multi-country appeal for #CycloneChido, incorporating big readiness element as region faces possible above-normal season, all in close cooperation w Croix-Rouge fr op in #Mayotte; pic, Cruz Vermelha de Moçambique vol keeps villagers up to date - bit.ly/41WoFMv

In run-up to 2025 year of the glacier, @wmo & World Weather Attribution paint worrying picture of 2024 climate impacts; Julie Arrighi says humanity simply not ready for reality of life in a 1.5C world; pic, 1 of @wmo 2025 calendar winners, retreating snow in Swiss Alps - bit.ly/40fRIcQ