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El Niño underway in Asia Pacific, Red Cross Red Crescent steps up early action to protect millions at risk

El Niño underway in Asia Pacific, Red Cross Red Crescent steps up early action to protect millions at risk

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Extreme heat is a matter of life and death, the IFRC warns

Extreme heat is a matter of life and death, the IFRC warns

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Heat Action Day 2026: Taking on the dangers of indoor heat

Heat Action Day 2026: Taking on the dangers of indoor heat

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In the face of heatwaves and flooding, the Mexican Red Cross and the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance are promoting local solutions to measure and strengthen community resilience

In the face of heatwaves and flooding, the Mexican Red Cross and the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance are promoting local solutions to measure and strengthen community resilience

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Heatwaves and wildfires in Europe: Red Cross and Red Crescent teams protect people at high risk during scorching heat and fires

Heatwaves and wildfires in Europe: Red Cross and Red Crescent teams protect people at high risk during scorching heat and fires

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Just the beginning: IFRC urges Europe to prepare as heatwaves and wildfires intensify this summer

Just the beginning: IFRC urges Europe to prepare as heatwaves and wildfires intensify this summer

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Wildfires in Chile: Red Cross leads new way of managing wildfires, well before the crisis hits

Wildfires in Chile: Red Cross leads new way of managing wildfires, well before the crisis hits

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IFRC: In a climate of shrinking funds and increasing risk, it’s time to shift priorities and get ahead of disasters

IFRC: In a climate of shrinking funds and increasing risk, it’s time to shift priorities and get ahead of disasters

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Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

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Red Cross responds to the largest dengue outbreak in Central America with education and prevention

Red Cross responds to the largest dengue outbreak in Central America with education and prevention

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Disaster Risk Reduction Day: Preparing for the future, today

Disaster Risk Reduction Day: Preparing for the future, today

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In part of Nigeria hard hit by drought and heatwaves, Red Cross volunteers are helping farmers find natural solutions

In part of Nigeria hard hit by drought and heatwaves, Red Cross volunteers are helping farmers find natural solutions

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