Press releases

05/05/2023

Climate change made record April temperatures in the Western Mediterranean at least 100 times more likely

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Climate change made record April temperatures in the Western Mediterranean at least 100 times more likely

05/05/2023 | Press release
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14/07/2022

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

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

14/07/2022 | Press release
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31/05/2022

IFRC urges governments and humanitarian partners to protect lives ahead of an active hurricane season in the Americas

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IFRC urges governments and humanitarian partners to protect lives ahead of an active hurricane season in the Americas

31/05/2022 | Press release
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28/02/2022

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

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

28/02/2022 | Press release
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07/07/2021

IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

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IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

07/07/2021 | Press release
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23/09/2020

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

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

23/09/2020 | Press release
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08/09/2020

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

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

08/09/2020 | Press release
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29/07/2020

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

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

29/07/2020 | Press release
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19/09/2019

“200 million people in need, US$20billion to respond” – new report estimates escalating humanitarian cost of climate change

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“200 million people in need, US$20billion to respond” – new report estimates escalating humanitarian cost of climate change

19/09/2019 | Press release
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22/07/2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: Europe heatwave - Red Cross experts available

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Europe heatwave - Red Cross experts available

22/07/2019 | Press release
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16/07/2019

Heatwaves: urgent action needed to tackle climate change’s “silent killer”

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Heatwaves: urgent action needed to tackle climate change’s “silent killer”

16/07/2019 | Press release
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11/07/2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: Heatwaves – New Red Cross initiative to tackle climate change’s “silent killer”

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Heatwaves – New Red Cross initiative to tackle climate change’s “silent killer”

11/07/2019 | Press release
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