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Heatwaves account for some of the deadliest disasters and are intensifying, warn the IFRC and the UN humanitarian relief agency ahead of COP27

Heatwaves account for some of the deadliest disasters and are intensifying, warn the IFRC and the UN humanitarian relief agency ahead of COP27

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IFRC and United Nations ESCAP partner to strengthen resilience in the world of climate change

IFRC and United Nations ESCAP partner to strengthen resilience in the world of climate change

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Confronting the environmental causes of Africa’s food crisis

Confronting the environmental causes of Africa’s food crisis

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WFP and IFRC join forces to strengthen response to anticipated climate shocks in MENA

WFP and IFRC join forces to strengthen response to anticipated climate shocks in MENA

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IFRC warns that the growing heatwave in Europe could have tragic consequences

IFRC warns that the growing heatwave in Europe could have tragic consequences

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Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders commit to accelerate efforts to tackle rising humanitarian challenges

Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders commit to accelerate efforts to tackle rising humanitarian challenges

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IFRC and C40 Cities urge cities to prepare for more dangerous and deadly heat waves

IFRC and C40 Cities urge cities to prepare for more dangerous and deadly heat waves

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IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature to save lives and address climate crisis

IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature to save lives and address climate crisis

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ASEAN and the IFRC partner to strengthen community resilience in Southeast Asia

ASEAN and the IFRC partner to strengthen community resilience in Southeast Asia

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The Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, one year on

The Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, one year on

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The IFRC was created to bring kindness – and kindness is needed more than ever

The IFRC was created to bring kindness – and kindness is needed more than ever

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Scientists confirm climate change already contributes to humanitarian crises across the world

Scientists confirm climate change already contributes to humanitarian crises across the world

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