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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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Afghanistan: Unending crises driving millions to breaking point

Afghanistan: Unending crises driving millions to breaking point

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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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“Hunger is one of the most undignified sufferings of humanity”: Tackling food insecurity in Africa and beyond

“Hunger is one of the most undignified sufferings of humanity”: Tackling food insecurity in Africa and beyond

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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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Afghanistan: Hunger and poverty surge as drought persists

Afghanistan: Hunger and poverty surge as drought persists

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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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