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IFRC Statement in support of the CVF “Midnight Survival Deadline for the Climate” initiative

IFRC Statement in support of the CVF “Midnight Survival Deadline for the Climate” initiative

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Red Cross faces record number of climate related disasters in 2020

Red Cross faces record number of climate related disasters in 2020

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Early action gets a boost with launch of new Anticipation Hub

Early action gets a boost with launch of new Anticipation Hub

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Tackling the humanitarian impacts of the climate crisis together

Tackling the humanitarian impacts of the climate crisis together

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Climate change: New report shows global response is failing people in greatest need

Climate change: New report shows global response is failing people in greatest need

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Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

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Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

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At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

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IFRC’s first ever virtual climate summit, Climate:Red, is happening everywhere on 9-10 September 

IFRC’s first ever virtual climate summit, Climate:Red, is happening everywhere on 9-10 September 

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Red Cross calls on people to check on neighbours and loved ones during dangerous heatwave

Red Cross calls on people to check on neighbours and loved ones during dangerous heatwave

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Why disaster preparedness cannot wait

Why disaster preparedness cannot wait

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Mozambique: Thousands remain vulnerable to recurrent disasters one year on from Cyclone Idai

Mozambique: Thousands remain vulnerable to recurrent disasters one year on from Cyclone Idai

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